A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-13-265 SO AS TO PROVIDE LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS, ESTHETICIANS, AND NAIL TECHNICIANS MAY PROVIDE SERVICES PERMITTED FOR WHICH THEY ARE LICENSED ON LOCATION IN THE HOME OF A CLIENT OR AT CERTAIN EVENT VENUES; AND TO PROVIDE SUCH LICENSEES SHALL ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS APPROPRIATELY SANITIZED WHEN PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES OUTSIDE OF A SALON; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-13-110, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR RESTRICTION OF LICENSE, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Chapter 13, Title 40 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 40-13-265. A licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician may provide services permitted under his or her license on location in a client's home or at an event venue, such as a church, hotel, or similar event venue, when requested by the client and with permission of the venue. The licensed provider shall ensure all equipment is appropriately sanitized when providing services outside of a salon.

 

SECTION 2.  Section 40-13-110(A)(6) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 

    (6) practiced or attempted to practice cosmetology in any place other than a licensed salon, except in case of an emergency including, but not limited to, illness, invalidism, or death when a licensed operator may perform services for a person in another place by appointment onlyReserved;

 

SECTION 3.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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