Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 033 - Cosmetology, Board of
Here’s a refined overview of the Wyoming Administrative Code, Agency 033 – Board of Cosmetology (Sub‑Agency 0001) based on the most recent official rules:
🏛 Agency Structure & Basis
Under Wyoming Statutes Title 33, Chapter 12, the Board of Cosmetology is composed of three governor-appointed licensed cosmetologists, one required to be an educator. They serve 3-year terms, must oversee rulemaking, exams, inspections, disciplinary actions, licensing, and fee-setting (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com).
📗 Chapter 1 – General Provisions & Scope of Practice
Defines categories: hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics.
Hairstyling includes cutting, styling, coloring, extensions, chemical processes (law.cornell.edu).
Nail tech covers manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, and hand/arm/foot/leg treatments .
Esthetics encompasses skin care, hair removal (excluding laser/electrolysis), makeup, brow and lash enhancements (law.cornell.edu).
🏫 Chapters 2–6 – Licensing, Education & Training
Though details are in the full code, these chapters typically cover:
Eligibility requirements: education, hours, examinations.
Instructor credentials.
School and salon operation rules.
Continuing education.
Sanitation standards, aligned with public health oversight (law.cornell.edu, wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com, wyoleg.gov).
💇 Chapter 7 – Salon & Independent Contractors
Covers salon licensing, equipment standards, mobile salons, inspections, changes of ownership, temporary setups, and renewals.
Details for independent contractors: required applications, equipment, inspections, renewals (regulations.justia.com).
💰 Chapter 13 – Fees
Managed under Chapter 13, fees are structured but specifics should be verified against the Board schedule (casetext.com).
Notably, statutory fee caps include (from W.S. 33‑12‑139):
Cosmetologist/instructor exam & license: $40
Salon license: $50
School license: $200
Endorsement: $100
Reinstatement: $100 (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com)
⚖️ Chapters 8–12, 14–15 – Other Regulations
These chapters typically address:
Renewals and lapsed licenses.
Licensure by examination or endorsement.
Disciplinary processes, hearing rights, board inspection authority.
Publication requirements (license public lists, statutes/rules distribution).
Operation of schools and mobile setups.
🔍 Summary
Board: Governor-appointed cosmetologists; authority under Title 33 Chapter 12 (casetext.com, wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com).
Practice scope: Hairstyling, nails, esthetics clearly defined (law.cornell.edu).
Licensing structure: Rules cover salons, schools, independent contractors, licensing (including fees) and exams.
Enforcement: Board sets ethical, sanitation, disciplinary standards with inspection powers .
📚 Locate Full Text & Updates
Justia provides accessible chapters by number (e.g., Chapter 7, Chapter 13) (regulations.justia.com).
LII (Cornell) offers searchable versions of Chapters 1 (scope) and other provisions (law.cornell.edu).
Wyoming’s rule portal lists all active Cosmetology Board rules (033‑0001) (rules.wyo.gov).
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