Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Cosmetology – General Rules  
Rule Set 2022-19 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Tuesday, May 2, 2023  
09:00 AM  
UL-5  
611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Cosmetology – General Rules rule set.  
The proposed rules include the following changes: establish the requirements for an applicant who has  
been educated or trained in a foreign country; update the rule pertaining to examination for licensure;  
clarify the requirements for licensure by endorsement and relicensure; clarify the requirements for an  
establishment license; clarify the requirements when a school or establishment changes ownership or  
location; remove the requirements for obtaining a branch facility license; clarify the requirements for  
accepting educational credits earned in a Michigan-licensed barber college; update equipment standards  
for schools; clarify the records that a school or apprenticeship program must keep; clarify the rule  
pertaining to transfer credits from another school or apprenticeship; update and clarify curriculum  
requirements; amend blood spill procedures; revise and update the rule pertaining to prohibited actions;  
update rules pertaining to mobile salons; relocate and amend rules for clarity and organization.  
(By authority conferred on the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by sections 205, 1203,  
1205, 1207, 1208, 1209, and 1210 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.205, 339.1203,  
339.1205, 339.1207, 339.1208, 339.1209, and 339.1210; and on the board of cosmetology by sections  
308 and 310 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.308 and 339.310; and by Executive  
Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011,  
and 445.2030).  
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed  
rules are published on the State of Michigan's website at www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 5/1/2023  
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or  
electronic mail at the following email address: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the  
following addresses until 5/2/2023 at 05:00PM.  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and  
Committees Section, Attention: Departmental Specialist  
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170  
BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the  
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711- to make  
arrangements.  
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