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Yes, swinging trash can lids are allowed.

HB 1312 successful passed the Legislature this past session and was signed by the Governor, effective upon passage. Accordingly, it is now the law in MS. HB 1312 reenacted all of the Cosmetology Laws in the State of MS with 3 exceptions. The laws regulating and requiring licensing for cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, salons, schools and school instructors in MS are alive and well today and will be continued to be enforced by the Board.

However, there are 3 exceptions. The practice of makeup artistry standing alone, the practice of threading standing alone and the practice of applying and removing eyelash extensions standing alone have all been deregulated. The Board of Cosmetology no longer has jurisdiction over these three practices.

For example, if all you would like to do is the practice of threading and nothing more, your practice will not be regulated in MS. The same with makeup artistry and with eyelash extensions.

Time spent shadowing practitioners in the field SHALL NOT count towards the unassigned/open clock hours.  The unassigned/open clock hours are to be spent on a student’s needs in theory, skill, or practical.

You have the right to seek the advice of an attorney on disciplinary matters at your expense.

An Administrative Hearing is a trial-like proceeding before the Board or an administrative law judge.  As in a trial, evidence is offered and testimony is given.  Unlike a trial, an Administrative Hearing is often shorter in duration, and more informal.  The Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure do not apply to Administrative Hearings.

Yes, the statute of limitations is not applicable to actions of the Board of Cosmetology.  Please note that all violations must be paid before a license can be renewed.

A consent agreement is an agreement or settlement to resolve a dispute between two parties.  In this instance, the Board and the license holder are entering into an agreement to settle the violations found by the inspector.

Work permits are issued and mailed to the salon address within two (2) weeks and are non-transferrable to another salon.