N.Y. General Business Law Section 404
Rules and regulations

The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations which establish standards for practice and operation by licensees and trainees under this article in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public including licensees and trainees when they are working within such establishments. Such rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the sanitary conditions and procedures required to be maintained, a minimum standard of training appropriate to the duties of nail specialists, trainees, waxers, natural hair stylists, estheticians, and cosmetologists and the provision of service by nail specialists, trainees, waxers, natural hair stylists, estheticians or cosmetologists at remote locations other than the licensee’s home provided that such practitioner holds an appearance enhancement business license to operate at a fixed location or is employed by the holder of an appearance enhancement business license. Regulations setting forth the educational requirements for nail specialists and trainees shall include education in the area of causes of infection and bacteriology. Regulations setting forth the educational requirements for cosmetologists or natural hair stylists shall include education regarding the provision of services to individuals with all hair types and textures, including, but not limited to, various curl or wave patterns, hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair. In promulgating such rules and regulations the secretary shall consult with the state education department, the advisory committee established pursuant to this article, any other state agencies and private industry representatives as may be appropriate in determining minimum training requirements.

Source: Section 404 — Rules and regulations, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/GBS/404 (updated Sep. 20, 2024; accessed Dec. 21, 2024).

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