State of Michigan Cosmetology Laws & Rules

Question 1

What is the maximum number of terms a board member may be reappointed?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 2

Students are allowed to receive up to 35 hours for training outside of the school

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Students cannot be in attendance for more than:

Accepted Answer

7 hours a day OR 40 hours a week

Question 4

Cream and other semi-solid substances shall be removed from their containers with:

Accepted Answer

A spatula

Question 5

If you are attending a beauty school, you are considered an apprentice:

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

How often does State Board inspect a school?

Accepted Answer

Twice yearly

Question 7

The Occupational Code governing Cosmetology in Michigan is:

Accepted Answer

Act 299 of 1980

Question 8

A school shall have 1 instructor for no more than _____ students

Accepted Answer

20

Question 9

Schools must keep records of past students for a minimum of how many years?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 10

What happens if a salon moves or changes ownership?

Accepted Answer

The license is void, a new one must be applied for

Question 11

What is something NOT included on a citation?

Accepted Answer

The name of the person who filed the complaint

Question 12

If a person has all the requirements to be an instructor except the 3 years experience...

Accepted Answer

They can get a limited license

Question 13

When granting licensure to someone from another state with DIFFERENT license requirements:

Accepted Answer

Credit 100 hours for every 6 months of experience

Question 14

If you renew your license after the expiration date, you must pay the renewal fee plus:

Accepted Answer

Pay a late renewal fee 60 days after the expiration date

Question 15

If someone is found to be rendering services with no current license they may be punishable by:

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor, $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail

Question 16

What Article within the Occupational Code Governs Cosmetology specifically?

Accepted Answer

12

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a step during a blood spill procedure?

Accepted Answer

Ask bleeding person to fill out a medical release form

Question 18

How many members of the board are members of the general public?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 19

____ is the minimum passing grade on all practical and theory exams, including State Board

Accepted Answer

75%

Question 20

Student records have: Attendance, Enrollment/Completion dates, Final Grade, Copy of Contracts &

Accepted Answer

Hours/MPA's

Question 21

What is the number of hours required to practice on the public?

Accepted Answer

350

Question 22

Can a salon and cosmetology school or house be in the same location?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if they are separated by a full partition and doors

Question 23

How many of the board members have to be licensed cosmetologists practicing at least 3 years?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 24

Before opening, a school must furnish a cash/surety bond of _______ in favor of the people

Accepted Answer

$10,000

Question 25

What can a student or licensee not carry in their pocket?

Accepted Answer

Any equipment/tools/implements/supplies

Question 26

Where will the license renewal application get sent?

Accepted Answer

Last known address or email of licensee

Question 27

If a person is practicing cosmetology with an expired license, its essentially the same as:

Accepted Answer

having no license at all

Question 28

What happens if a student is found rendering services on anyone outside of beauty school?

Accepted Answer

May be ineligible to apply for licensure

Question 29

How long does the department have to acknowledge a complaint?

Accepted Answer

15 days

Question 30

Who oversees the Director's Office of Cosmetology?

Accepted Answer

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Question 31

Application for license renewal must be received on a form provided by the department _____

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 32

How often does State Board inspect a salon?

Accepted Answer

Once yearly

Question 33

What is in acceptable disinfection solution for blades, tools, implements or clippers?

Accepted Answer

70% alcohol

Question 34

What is NOT a requirement to become a cosmetology instructor?

Accepted Answer

A college degree

Question 35

How long are terms of board members?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Question 36

The board has how many members?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 37

How many members of the board have to be a licensed instructor within 3 years?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 38

Citations get wiped off of a person's record after how long?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Question 39

If you are caught doing services unlicensed or in an unlicensed business, punishment could be:

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor, $1000 fine and/or 1 year in jail

Question 40

If openflamed service is being performed there must be a _-type fire extinguisher within _feet

Accepted Answer

1 ABC/ 20 Feet

Question 41

A student can work in a salon as a shampooer if they are enrolled in a school and have at least how many hours?

Accepted Answer

350

Question 42

Who appoints the director of licensing and regulation?

Accepted Answer

The Governor

Question 43

What can a student do if they are employed as a "shampooer" in a salon?

Accepted Answer

Wash and blow dry only

Question 44

The Article that pertains to Cosmetology specifically is:

Accepted Answer

12

Question 45

Schools have to report enrollment of a new student and registration fees within how many days?

Accepted Answer

60

Question 46

Who's responsibility is it to change the address on file with the department?

Accepted Answer

The licensee

Question 47

What is NOT a requirement to be granted a cosmetologist license?

Accepted Answer

High School Diploma

State of Michigan Cosmetology Laws & Rules

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