Chapter 7

Salon and Independent Contractors

 

Section 1.                Salon Applications and License.  No person, association, partnership, or corporation may operate a salon without first securing a license from the Board.  Applications shall be received a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to opening date, submitted on the prescribed forms and be accompanied by the following:

 

(a)               Fees;

 

(b)               Completed inspection sheet;

 

(c)               A detailed floor plan of the salon showing work space, the location of restrooms, entrances, and exits, carpeted areas of floor and the location of all other equipment required; and

 

(d)               Equipment waiver (if applicable).

 

Section 2.                Salon Minimum Equipment.  As a minimum requirement each salon shall provide and maintain the following:

 

(a)               One shampoo bowl with hot and cold running water; and

 

(b)               One work station.

 

(c)               If a restroom is shared with any other business, a hand washing sink or shampoo bowl is required within the salon area.

 

(d)               All water supplies for sinks and shampoo bowls shall be plumbed, potable hot and cold water under pressure. 

 

Section 3.                Salon Equipment Waiver.  Salons offering limited services (nail services and/or esthetic services) may apply in writing for a waiver of the shampoo bowl requirement.

 

Section 4.                Services Not Regulated by The Board of Cosmetology.  Services allowed in a salon that are not regulated by the board of cosmetology:

 

(a)               Tattooing (Permanent Makeup);

 

(b)               Massage Therapy;

 

(c)               Piercing;

 

(d)               Tanning; and

 

(e)               Medical.

 

(i)                 All medical services and treatments must be offered in a separate room from cosmetology services; and

 

(ii)               Only licensed medical staff may perform medical services or treatments in a salon.

 

Section 5.                Inspections.

 

(a)               All areas licensed and regulated by the Board shall be open to inspection by authorized representatives of the Board anytime during normal business hours.

 

(b)               All areas not regulated by the Board must be clearly designated as "not regulated or licensed by the Board of Cosmetology" and posted in clear view of the public.

 

Section 6.                Salon Premises.

 

(a)               Commercial building or space:

 

(i)                 The use of a salon as living or sleeping quarters is prohibited.  Mattresses are not allowed on the premises.

 

(ii)               Salons shall provide and maintain toilet and hand washing facilities that are clean and in good repair for employees and patrons.

 

(iii)             Salons shall be adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.

 

(iv)             Walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and in good repair.  Floors shall be of such construction as to be easily cleaned and kept in good repair.  Acceptable flooring is tile, vinyl, or other smooth non-porous material.  Carpeting or rugs shall be permitted in reception area only. 

 

(b)               In-home Salons:

 

(i)                 In-home salons, in compliance with city ordinances, must have a separate clearly marked salon entrance.  Entrance way into the salon area shall not pass through any living quarters of the residence. 

 

(ii)               In-home salons shall provide and maintain toilet and hand washing facilities that are designated for salon use only and be kept clean and in good repair.  Restrooms shall not require passage through living quarters of the residence.

 

(iii)             In-home salons shall be adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.

 

(iv)             Walls and ceilings in the salon area shall be kept clean and in good repair.  Floors in the salon area shall be of such construction as to be easily cleaned and kept in good repair.  Acceptable flooring is tile, vinyl, or other smooth non-porous material.  Carpeting shall be permitted in reception area only.

 

Section 7.                Mobile Salon. 

 

(a)      Mobile salon means a self-contained, enclosed mobile unit licensed for the practice of cosmetology and related fields.

 

(b)     No person shall establish or operate a mobile salon until such person has obtained a mobile salon license from the Board.  Applications shall be received a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to opening date and shall be made on the prescribed forms and accompanied by the following;

 

(i)                 Fees;

 

(ii)               A detailed floor plan of the mobile salon work space, location of restrooms, entrances, and exits, and all other equipment required; and

 

(iii)             Salon waver (if applicable).

 

(c)      Mobile salon must pass Board inspection, or receive verbal approval from the Board prior to opening.

 

(d)     All salon requirements, rules and infection control standards apply to mobile salons.

 

(e)     All equipment shall be securely anchored to the mobile unit.

 

(f)       Fire extinguisher shall be mounted in full view.

 

(g)      No services shall be performed while unit is in motion.

 

(h)     Sleeping provisions shall not be placed or maintained in mobile unit.

 

(i)        Each mobile unit shall, at a minimum, be equipped with each of the following functioning systems:

 

(i)                 A self-contained, potable water supply, and waste water collection tanks of adequate capacity;

 

(ii)               Continuous, on-demand hot water tank.

 

(iii)             A self-contained, flushing toilet, with holding tanks;

 

(iv)             A cooling and heating system sufficient to maintain a comfortable room temperature in the mobile salon during all hours of operation; and

 

(v)               Adequate power source to maintain all required functions of mobile salon. 

 

(j)        Mobile salons shall provide an itinerary showing dates, locations and operating hours if requested by the board.

 

Section 8.                Salon Sale, Relocation, or Closing of Salon.

 

(a)               Salon and mobile salon licenses may not be transferred upon sale of salon.  The new owners shall apply for a salon or mobile salon license pursuant to section 1 (a) through (d) of this chapter.

 

(b)               Prior to relocation of a salon, the information required in Section 1 (a) through (d) of this chapter shall be filed with the Board.  Relocation only applies if the salon remains in the same city and ownership is unchanged.  Application and fees must be received 15 days prior to anticipated opening date.

 

(c)               The salon or mobile salon owner shall notify the Board office if the salon is permanently closed.

 

Section 9.                Add or Remove Owner on Facility License.  For currently licensed salons that are changing ownership with at least one original owner remaining:

 

(a)               Submit change of ownership application and fee to the board office.

(b)               A new salon license will be issued with change of ownership information reflected.

 

Section 10.            Barbering in Salons/Cosmetology in a Barber Shop.

 

(a)               Barbers may practice in a salon or mobile salon if the salon holds a current barber shop or mobile barber shop license.

 

(b)               Cosmetologist may practice in a barber shop or mobile barber shop if the barber shop holds a current salon or mobile salon license.

 

(c)               Combined salons and barber shops shall adhere to the requirements of both Boards.  In any case of conflicting requirements, the more exacting standard shall be applied.

 

Section 11.            Salon and Mobile Salon License Renewal.  All salon licenses expire on December 31st of each year.  Failure to renew the license on or before the expiration date shall result in late fees.  A license that has been expired less than ninety (90) days may be renewed.  A license that has been expired for more than ninety (90) days must apply for a new license and meet the current requirements and submit current fees.

 

Section 12.            Temporary Location and License.  A temporary location is a place where cosmetology and related fields may be practiced for no longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days.  No area of a residence which does not qualify for a salon license may be used as a temporary location.  No persons, association, partnership, corporation or other form of business may operate in a temporary location without first securing a license from the Board.  Applications shall be made on the prescribed form, accompanied by licensing fees and be received at the board office ten (10) days prior to the event.  All licensees performing services must have a current Wyoming license.  All licenses and infection control standards must be posted at the temporary location in clear view of the public.  All applicable infection control standards must be adhered to.

 

Section 13.            Permitted Locations.  Licensed cosmetologist, hairstylist, nail technicians, and estheticians may practice in the following unlicensed locations, all applicable infection control standards must be adhered to:

 

(a)               The personal residence of a patron;

 

(b)               The hospital, health care facility, nursing, or convalescent home in which the patron is presently living or staying; and

 

(c)               The hotel, motel, or boarding facility in which the patron is presently residing.

Section 14.            Permitted Events and Services.

 

(a)               Licensees may provide services within the scope of practice of their license at special events such as, but not limited to, weddings and photography sessions.

 

(b)               Permitted services shall consist of make-up, polish application, and hairstyling only.

 

(c)               All infection control procedures shall be followed.

 

Section 15.            Independent Contractor Application and License.  No person may operate as an independent contractor within a licensed salon without first securing an independent contractor license from the Board.  Application shall be made on the prescribed form and be accompanied by the appropriate fee. 

 

Section 16.            Independent Contractor Minimum Equipment and Common Areas.  As a minimum requirement, each independent contractor will provide and maintain the basic equipment to perform services related to the scope of their individual license.

 

(a)               Shared equipment such as, but not limited to shampoo bowls and pedi spas will be considered as a common area and will be the responsibility of the salon owner to maintain for inspection purposes.

 

(b)               The salon owner is responsible for all common areas.

 

Section 17.            Independent Contractor Change of Status.  The Board office shall be notified by the independent contractor if services are discontinued or if the independent contractor relocates to a new location. 

 

Section 18.            Independent Contractor Inspection Requirements.  The independent contractor is responsible for maintaining their individual work area to meet all health and infection control standards set forth by the board Rules and Regulations, Chapter 10.

 

(a)               The work area must be accessible for inspection during salon business hours.

 

(b)               The independent contractor's license and most recent inspection shall be posted at the work station.

 

Section 19.            Independent Contractor License Renewal.  All independent contractor licenses expire on August 31st of each year.  Failure to renew the license on or before the expiration date shall result in a late fee.