Title 201 | Chapter 012 | Regulation 060


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201 KAR 12:060.Inspections.

Section 1.

Public Display.

(1)

(a)

Each licensee or permit holder shall attach his or her picture to the license or permit and place it in an accessible and conspicuous area in the salon or school.

(b)

Each licensed facility's license shall be posted in an accessible and conspicuous area with the information required by this subsection.

(2)

A conspicuous area shall be visible to the public and shall include:

(a)

The main entrance door or window of the premises; and

(b)

The workstation of the employee.

(3)

A salon or school manager shall have the manager's license posted with a picture in an accessible and conspicuous area at all times.

(4)

A school shall, at all times, display in a centralized and accessible conspicuous public place the student permits of all students enrolled.

(5)

Each licensed salon, facility, or school shall post the most recent inspection report in an accessible and conspicuous area.

Section 2.

Inspections.

(1)

Any board member, administrator, or inspector may enter any establishment licensed by this board or any place purported to be practicing cosmetology, nail technology, threading, or esthetics, during normal working hours or at any time when the establishment is open to the public, for the purpose of determining if an individual, salon, or school is complying with KRS Chapter 317A and 201 KAR Chapter 12.

(2)

A board member, administrator, or inspector may require the licensee or permittee to produce for inspection and copying books, papers, or records required by the board or pertaining to licensed activity.

(3)

Each establishment licensed by the board shall be inspected a minimum of two (2) times per year.

(4)

A salon or school shall schedule an inspection of the salon or school after an inspector twice attempts, but is unable, to inspect the salon or school.

(5)

Failure of the salon or school owner or manager to schedule an inspection within thirty (30) days of two (2) consecutive failed inspection attempts shall constitute unprofessional conduct.

(6)

The owner and manager of each establishment licensed by the board shall be responsible for compliance with KRS Chapter 317A and 201 KAR Chapter 12.

Section 3.

Unprofessional Conduct. Unprofessional conduct under KRS 317A.140 includes the following:

(1)

Intentionally withholding information or lying to a board member or board employee who is conducting a lawful inspection or investigation of an alleged or potential violation of KRS Chapter 317A or 201 KAR Chapter 12;

(2)

A salon or school remaining open to the public if not appropriately licensed by the board;

(3)

Providing cosmetology, nail technology, esthetic, or threading services unless appropriately licensed or permitted by the board under 201 KAR Chapter 12;

(4)

Failure to comply with the lawful request of the board, or the board administrator, inspector, or agent for the following:

(a)

Permit inspection of the licensed premises; or

(b)

Permit inspection of or the copying or production of books, papers, documents, or records of information or material pertaining to activity licensed by the board or related to the provisions of KRS Chapter 317A or the administrative regulations promulgated by the board; or

(5)

Any attempt by a license or permit holder to bribe a Kentucky Board of Cosmetology representative.

Section 4.

Signage. The main entrance to any establishment licensed by the board shall display a sign indicating a beauty salon, nail salon, esthetic salon, or cosmetology school. The sign shall indicate the name of the salon or school as it is registered with the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology and shall be clearly visible at the main entrance of the establishment.

HISTORY: (KBHC:Insp-1-1; 1 Ky.R. 721; eff. 5-14-1975; 11 Ky.R. 1440; eff. 5-14-1985; 16 Ky.R. 1603; eff. 4-12-1990; 20 Ky.R. 1028; 1780; eff. 1-10-1994; 30 Ky.R. 960; 1908; eff. 2-16-2004; 40 Ky.R. 372; 1025; eff. 12-6-2013; 44 Ky.R. 1618; 1973; eff. 4-6-2018; TAm eff. 4-6-2018; 46 Ky.R.2302, 2887; eff. 7-30-2020.)

7-Year Expiration: 1/31/2030

Last Updated: 2/1/2023


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