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201 KAR 12:260.Fees.

RELATES TO:

KRS 317A.050, 317A.062

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 317A.062

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

This is to certify that this administrative regulation complies with 2025 RS HB 6, Section 8.

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

KRS 317A.062 requires the board to promulgate administrative regulations establishing a reasonable schedule of fees and charges for examinations and the issuance, renewal, and restoration of licenses and permits. This administrative regulation establishes a fee schedule for applications, permits, and licenses issued by the board.

Section 1.

The initial license fees shall be as follows:

(1)

Cosmetologist - fifty (50) dollars;

(2)

Nail technician - fifty (50) dollars;

(3)

Esthetician - fifty (50) dollars;

(4)

Shampoo Styling services - fifty (50) dollars;

(5)

Cosmetology instructor - fifty (50) dollars;

(6)

Esthetic instructor - fifty (50) dollars;

(7)

Nail Technology instructor - fifty (50) dollars;

(8)

Beauty salon - $100;

(9)

Nail salon - $100;

(10)

Esthetic salon - $100;

(11)

School - $1,500;

(12)

School transfer of ownership - $1,500;

(13)

Salon transfer of ownership - $100;

(14)

Limited facility license for a limited beauty salon, threading facility, eyelash artistry facility, and makeup facility - $100;

(15)

Threading permit - fifty (50) dollars;

(16)

Eyelash Artistry Permit - fifty (50) dollars;

(17)

Makeup Artistry Permit - fifty (50) dollars;

(18)

Event Services Permit- $100; and

(19)

Homebound Care Permit - $100.

Section 2.

The renewal license fees shall be as follows:

(1)

Cosmetologist - $100;

(2)

Nail technician - $100;

(3)

Esthetician - $100;

(4)

Shampoo Styling services - $100;

(5)

Cosmetology instructor - $100;

(6)

Esthetic instructor - $100;

(7)

Nail Technology instructor - $100;

(8)

Beauty salon - $200;

(9)

Nail salon - $200;

(10)

Esthetic salon - $200;

(11)

School - $500;

(12)

Limited facility license for a limited beauty salon, threading facility, eyelash artistry facility, and makeup facility - $200;

(13)

Threading permit - $100;

(14)

Eyelash Artistry Permit - $100;

(15)

Makeup Artistry Permit - $100;

(16)

Event Services Permit - $200; and

(17)

Homebound Care Permit - $200.

Section 3.

Applications for examination including retake applications shall be accompanied by a fee as follows:

(1)

Cosmetologist - eighty-five (85) dollars;

(2)

Nail technician - eighty-five (85) dollars;

(3)

Esthetician - eighty-five (85) dollars;

(4)

Shampoo Styling services - eighty-five (85) dollars; and

(5)

Instructor - eighty-five (85) dollars.

Section 4.

Miscellaneous fees shall be as follows:

(1)

Demonstration permit - fifty (50) dollars;

(2)

Certification for an out-of-state license or school hours transfer - twenty-five (25) dollars;

(3)

Duplicate license - twenty-five (25) dollars;

(4)

Salon manager change - fifty (50) dollars;

(5)

School manager change - fifty (50) dollars;

(6)

Enrollment correction fee, as established in 201 KAR 12:082, Section 24(2) - fifteen (15) dollars;

(7)

Out-of-state endorsement application fee - $100;

(8)

Apprentice instructor enrollment - twenty-five (25) dollars;

(9)

Student enrollment - twenty-five (25) dollars;

(10)

Individual license restoration fee - fifty (50) dollars;

(11)

Salon license restoration fee, or limited facility permit restoration fee for a limited beauty salon, threading facility, eyelash artistry facility, and makeup facility - $100;

(12)

School license restoration fee - $500.

Section 5.

Incorporation by Reference.

(1)

The following material is incorporated by reference:

(a)

"First-Time License Application", March 2025; and

(b)

"Renewal Application", March 2025.

(2)

This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology, 1049 U.S. Hwy 127 S, Annex #2, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the board's website at http://kbc.ky.gov.

HISTORY: (201 KAR 012:290. 30 Ky.R. 2415; 31 Ky.R. 30; eff. 8-6-2004; 40 Ky.R. 393; 1038; eff. 12-6-2013; 44 Ky.R. 1621, 1975; eff. 4-6-2018; 44 Ky.R. 2368; 45 Ky.R. 20; eff. 8-6-2018; 45 Ky.R. 1731, 2338; eff. 3-8-2019; 46 Ky.R. 2308, 2895; eff. 7-30-2020; 49 Ky.R. 410; eff. 1-31-2023; 51 Ky.R. 1894; 52 Ky.R. 380; eff. 12-2-2025.)

FILED WITH LRC: August 12, 2025

CONTACT PERSON: Joni Upchurch, Executive Director, 1049 US-HWY 127, Annex #2, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 564-4262, email joni.upchurch@ky.gov.

201 KAR 12:260.Fees.

RELATES TO:

KRS 317A.050, 317A.062

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 317A.062

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

This is to certify that this administrative regulation complies with 2025 RS HB 6, Section 8.

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

Section 1.

The initial license fees shall be as follows:

(1)

Cosmetologist - fifty (50) dollars;

(2)

Nail technician - fifty (50) dollars;

(3)

Esthetician - fifty (50) dollars;

(4)

Shampoo Styling services - fifty (50) dollars;

(5)

Cosmetology instructor - fifty (50) dollars;

(6)

Esthetic instructor - fifty (50) dollars;

(7)

Nail Technology instructor - fifty (50) dollars;

(8)

Beauty salon - $100;

(9)

Nail salon - $100;

(10)

Esthetic salon - $100;

(11)

School - $1,500;

(12)

School transfer of ownership - $1,500;

(13)

Salon transfer of ownership - $100;

(14)

Limited facility license for a limited beauty salon, threading facility, eyelash artistry facility, and makeup facility - $100;

(15)

Threading permit - fifty (50) dollars;

(16)

Eyelash Artistry Permit - fifty (50) dollars;

(17)

Makeup Artistry Permit - fifty (50) dollars;

(18)

Event Services Permit- $100; and

(19)

Homebound Care Permit - $100.

Section 2.

The renewal license fees shall be as follows:

(1)

Cosmetologist - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(2)

Nail technician - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(3)

Esthetician - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(4)

Shampoo Styling services - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(5)

Cosmetology instructor - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(6)

Esthetic instructor - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(7)

Nail Technology instructor - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(8)

Beauty salon - $200~~$100~~;

(9)

Nail salon - $200~~$100~~;

(10)

Esthetic salon - $200~~$100~~;

(11)

School - $500~~$250~~;

(12)

Limited facility license for a limited beauty salon, threading facility, eyelash artistry facility, and makeup facility - $200~~$100~~;

(13)

Threading permit - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(14)

Eyelash Artistry Permit - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(15)

Makeup Artistry Permit - $100~~fifty (50) dollars~~;

(16)

Event Services Permit - $200~~$100~~; and

(17)

Homebound Care Permit - $200~~$100~~.

Section 3.

Applications for examination including retake applications shall be accompanied by a fee as follows:

(1)

Cosmetologist - eighty-five (85) dollars;

(2)

Nail technician - eighty-five (85) dollars;

(3)

Esthetician - eighty-five (85) dollars;

(4)

Shampoo Styling services - eighty-five (85) dollars; and

(5)

Instructor - eighty-five (85) dollars.

Section 4.

Miscellaneous fees shall be as follows:

(1)

Demonstration permit - fifty (50) dollars;

(2)

Certification for an out-of-state license or school hours transfer - twenty-five (25) dollars;

(3)

Duplicate license - twenty-five (25) dollars;

(4)

Salon manager change - fifty (50) dollars;

(5)

School manager change - fifty (50) dollars;

(6)

Enrollment correction fee, as established in 201 KAR 12:082, Section 24(2) - fifteen (15) dollars;

(7)

Out-of-state endorsement application fee - $$100 ~~dollars~~;

(8)

Apprentice instructor enrollment - twenty-five (25) dollars;

(9)

Student enrollment - twenty-five (25) dollars;

(10)

Individual license restoration fee - fifty (50) dollars;

(11)

Salon license restoration fee, or limited facility permit restoration fee for a limited beauty salon, threading facility, eyelash artistry facility, and makeup facility - $$100 ~~dollars~~;

(12)

School license restoration fee - $$500 ~~dollars~~.~~; and~~

(13)

~~School or Salon location change - $100.~~

Section 5.

Incorporation by Reference.

(1)

The following material is incorporated by reference:

(a)

"First-Time License Application", March 2025; and

(b)

"Renewal Application", March 2025.

(2)

FILED WITH LRC: August 12, 2025

CONTACT PERSON: Joni Upchurch, Executive Director, 1049 US-HWY 127, Annex #2, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 564-4262, email joni.upchurch@ky.gov.

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201 KAR 12:260.Fees.

RELATES TO:

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

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201 KAR 12:260.Fees.

RELATES TO:

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

Section 1.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

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