No private school of cosmetology shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the Commission for Independent Education pursuant to chapter 1005. However, nothing herein shall be construed to prevent certification by the Department of Education of cosmetology training programs within the public school system or to prevent government operation of any other program of cosmetology in this state.
Fla. Stat. § 477.023
Schools of cosmetology; licensure
Known as the Florida Cosmetology Act
The act spans §§ 477–477 (22 sections).
History.--s. 1, ch. 78-253; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 45, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 41, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 38, ch. 98-421; s. 1024…
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