The practices of barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, hair braiding, and nail technology in the State of Illinois are hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the professions merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to practice said professions in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes.
225 ILCS 410/1-2
Public policy
Known as the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act
The act spans §§ 225-410-1-1 to 225-410-1-9 (17 sections).
P.A. 98-911, eff. 1-1-15.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.