N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 404

§ 404. Rules and regulations. The secretary shall promulgate rules and\nregulations which establish standards for practice and operation by\nlicensees under this article in order to ensure the health, safety and\nwelfare of the public. Such rules and regulations shall include, but not\nbe limited to, the sanitary conditions and procedures required to be\nmaintained, a minimum standard of training appropriate to the duties of\nnail specialists, waxers, natural hair stylists, estheticians, and\ncosmetologists and the provision of service by nail specialists, waxers,\nnatural hair stylists, estheticians or cosmetologists at remote\nlocations other than the licensee's home provided that such practitioner\nholds an appearance enhancement business license to operate at a fixed\nlocation or is employed by the holder of an appearance enhancement\nbusiness license. Regulations setting forth the educational requirements\nfor nail specialists shall include education in the area of causes of\ninfection and bacteriology. In promulgating such rules and regulations\nthe secretary shall consult with the state education department, the\nadvisory committee established pursuant to this article, any other state\nagencies and private industry representatives as may be appropriate in\ndetermining minimum training requirements.\n