Wisconsin Administrative Code Cosmetology Examining Board
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code – Cosmetology Examining Board (Chapters Cos 1–10):
📘 1. Structure & Chapters
The Cosmetology Examining Board governs professional standards for cosmetologists, aestheticians, electrologists, and manicurists under Chapters Cos 1–10:
Cos 1: Definitions (e.g., “Board” = Cosmetology Examining Board) (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, law.cornell.edu)
Cos 2: Practice & professional conduct (e.g., § 2.04 prohibits unauthorized practice) (dsps.wi.gov)
Cos 3: Establishments & inspections
Cos 4: Sanitation & safety requirements
Cos 5: Courses of instruction, including accredited schools (dsps.wi.gov)
Cos 6: Apprenticeship procedures & standards
Cos 7: Examinations (passing criteria and retake provisions) (dsps.wi.gov, casetext.com)
Cos 8: Licensure requirements (with definitions, license types, inactive status) (dsps.wi.gov)
Cos 9: Renewal & reinstatement rules
Cos 10: Forfeitures and penalties
Appendix: Cos 10 Appendix I – citation processes (dsps.wi.gov)
🧾 2. Board Authority & Enabling Statutes
The Cosmetology Examining Board is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.405(17) and its power derives from Ch. 454 Wis. Stats. (dsps.wi.gov)
The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) administers the code and board activities (dsps.wi.gov)
📚 3. Key Regulations
✅ Definition & Practice Standards
Cos 1.01: Clarifies terminology like “Board” (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov)
Cos 2.04: “Licensees may not assist or participate in unauthorized practice” of cosmetology disciplines (casetext.com)
🏫 Education & Training
Cos 5.001: Licensure applicants must train in accredited schools (e.g., NACCAS, COE, NIC) (law.cornell.edu)
📝 Exams & Scoring
Cos 7.04: The passing score reflects minimum competence, as determined by the board (regulations.justia.com)
Cos 7.09: Applicants may retake failed exam parts within one year of initial test (casetext.com)
🛠️ Licensure
Cos 8.01–.03: Outline licensing requirements, eligibility without examination, and inactive license status (law.cornell.edu)
📋 4. How to Access & Review These Rules
Wisconsin Legislature’s site provides a content summary: Cos 1–10 chapters (dsps.wi.gov)
Justia offers full legal text: chapters Cos 1–10 and appendices (regulations.justia.com)
Cornell’s LII includes detailed Chapter Cos 8 and excerpted sections from Cos 5 & Cos 7 (law.cornell.edu)
🎯 5. In Summary
Topic
Highlights
Governance
Chapters Cos 1–10 govern definitions, practice, training, exams, licensure, and discipline
Board Authority
Enabled by Wis. Stat. § 15.405(17), Ch. 454
Professional Conduct
Unauthorized practice is expressly prohibited (§ Cos 2.04)
Education Requirements
Training must be at accredited schools (§ Cos 5.001)
Exams & Retakes
Minimum competency determined by board; reexamination allowed within 1 year
Licensure Categories
Includes active, inactive, and exam-waived statuses
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