§ 45-5b-17

45:5B-17 Licensure as cosmetologist-hairstylist. 17. An applicant seeking licensure as a cosmetologist-hairstylist shall: a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162) b. Demonstrate successful completion of a course in cosmetology and hairstyling consisting of: (1) Instruction at a school of cosmetology and hairstyling licensed in this State, the curriculum for which shall be established by the board pursuant to regulation; or (2) A program in a public school approved by the State Board of Education to offer a vocational program in cosmetology and hairstyling, or other cosmetology and hairstyling program approved by the State Board of Education; or (3) Instruction at a school of cosmetology and hairstyling licensed in another state or a foreign country which, in the opinion of the board, offers curricula which is substantially similar to that offered at licensed schools within the State; and c. Take and pass an examination conducted by the board, as provided by this act. L.1984, c.205, s.17; amended 1985, c.272, s.1; 2009, c.162, s.16.