Current through October 17, 2024
Section 12 AAC 09.002 - Review of license applications(a) An applicant who meets the requirements on the relevant checklist set out in this section has demonstrated the necessary qualifications for the license or permit applied for. An applicant who does not meet the requirements on that checklist or whose application documents do not clearly show that the applicant is qualified to receive a license or permit will not be issued a license or permit unless the board further reviews the application and determines that the applicant meets the qualifications in AS 08.13 and this chapter for that license or permit.(b) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a barber or non-chemical barber license by examination. A barber or non-chemical barber license will be issued to an applicant who (1) submits a completed, notarized form for application under this chapter that includes (A) the applicant's name and address; and(B) for each school or apprenticeship where the applicant was trained, the name and address of the school or apprenticeship, the dates of the training, and the number of hours of training completed;(2) submits original or certified true copies of (A) student monthly records verifying that the applicant has successfully completed in a school approved by the board (i) 1,650 hours of training for a barber license; or(ii) 1,350 hours of training for a non-chemical barber license;(B) a certification from another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, that the applicant has successfully completed in a school approved by that state's licensing agency (i) 1,650 hours of training that included the minimum number of practical operations set out in 12 AAC 09.160 for a barber license; or(ii) 1,350 hours of training that included the minimum number of practical operations set out in 12 AAC 09.161 for a non-chemical barber license;(C) student monthly records verifying that the applicant has successfully completed in an apprenticeship program approved by the board (i) 2,000 hours of training for a barber license; or(ii) 1,600 hours of training for a non-chemical barber license:(D) a certification from another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, that the applicant has successfully completed in an apprenticeship program approved by that state's licensing agency (i) 2,000 hours of training that included the minimum number of practical operations set out in 12 AAC 09.160 for a barber license; or(ii) 1,600 hours of training that included the minimum number of practical operations set out in 12 AAC 09.161 for a non-chemical barber license; or(E) a combination of the records required in this paragraph that verify the equivalent of 2,000 apprenticeship hours or 1,650 hours of course work for a barber license, or 1,600 apprenticeship hours or 1,350 hours of course work for a non-chemical barber license, when evaluated using the criteria in 12 AAC 09.090(c);(3) pays the application fee established in 12 AAC 02.140;(5) passes the written examination described in 12 AAC 09.056; and(7) pays the initial biennial license fee in 12 AAC 02.140.(c) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a hairdresser license by examination. A hairdresser license will be issued to an applicant who (1) submits the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) submits original or certified true copies of (A) student monthly records verifying that the applicant has successfully completed 1,650 hours of training for a hairdresser license in a school approved by the board;(B) student monthly records verifying that the applicant has successfully completed 2,000 hours of training for a hairdresser license in an apprenticeship program approved by the board; (C) a certification from another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state that the applicant has successfully completed in a school approved by that state's licensing agency, 1,650 hours of training for a hairdresser license that included the number of practical operations set out in 12 AAC 09.160; or(D) a certification from another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, that the applicant has successfully completed in an apprenticeship program approved by that state's licensing agency, 2,000 hours of training for a hairdresser license that includes the number of practical operations set out in 12 AAC 09.160; and(3) passes all subjects of the practical examination described in 12 AAC 09.060.(d) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for an esthetics license by examination. An esthetics license will be issued to an applicant who (1) submits the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) submits original or certified true copies of (A) student monthly records verifying that the applicant has successfully completed 350 hours of training in a school approved by the board;(B) a certification from another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, that the applicant has successfully completed 350 hours of training, including the minimum number of practical operations set out in 12 AAC 09.163, in a school approved by that state's licensing agency;(C) student monthly records verifying that the applicant has successfully completed 350 hours of training in an apprenticeship program approved by the board; or(D) a certification from another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, that the applicant has successfully completed 350 hours of training, including the minimum number of practical operations set out in 12 AAC 09.163, in an apprenticeship program approved by that state's licensing agency; and(3) passes the written examination described in 12 AAC 09.065; and(e) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a barber, non-chemical barber, or hairdresser license by waiver of examination. A barber, non-chemical barber, or hairdresser license will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) submits the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) a verification form completed by another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, showing that the applicant (A) holds a current license to practice barbering, non-chemical barbering or hairdressing in that state; and(B) qualified for licensure by passing a written examination;(3) verification of training and work experience that meets the requirements in 12 AAC 09.095(a)(3), (b)(3), or (c).(f) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for an esthetics license by waiver of examination. An esthetics license will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) submits the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) a verification form completed by another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, showing that the applicant (A) holds a current license to practice as an esthetician in that state; and(B) qualified for licensure as an esthetician by passing a written examination;(3) verification of training that meets the requirements in 12 AAC 09.100.(g) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a student permit while attending a licensed school of barbering, hairdressing, manicuring, or esthetics. A student permit for an applicant attending an approved school will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) a completed form for application under this chapter;(3) the permit fee established in 12 AAC 02.140; and(4) proof of enrollment in a licensed school of barbering, hairdressing, manicuring, or esthetics.(h) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a student instructor permit. A student instructor permit will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) a completed form for application under this chapter;(3) the permit fee established in 12 AAC 02.140; and(4) verification of one year of practice as a barber, hairdresser, manicurist, or esthetician that meets the requirements in 12 AAC 09.115.(i) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for an instructor license by examination. An instructor license will be issued to an applicant who (1) submits the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) submits verification of a current license to practice as a barber, hairdresser, manicurist, or esthetician in this state;(3) submits verification of at least(A) three years of practice as a licensed barber, hairdresser, esthetician, or manicurist in this state or another jurisdiction; or(B) one year of practice as a licensed barber, hairdresser, esthetician, or manicurist in this state or another jurisdiction followed by 600 hours of student instructor training in a school approved by the board or another licensing jurisdiction; and(4) passes the written examination described in 12 AAC 09.070;(j) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for an instructor license by waiver of examination. An instructor license will be issued to an applicant (1) submits the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(3) whose application includes a verification form completed by another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, showing that the applicant (A) holds a current license to practice as an instructor in that state; and(B) qualified for licensure as an instructor by passing a written examination.(k) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a shop owner license. A shop owner license will be issued to an applicant who meets the requirements in 12 AAC 09.110(a).(m) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for an advanced manicurist endorsement by examination. An advanced manicurist endorsement will be issued to an applicant who (1) submits a completed, notarized form for application under this chapter that includes (A) the applicant's name and address; and(B) for each school where the applicant was trained, the name and address of the school, the dates of the training, and the number of hours of training completed;(2) submits original or certified true copies of (A) student records verifying that the applicant has successfully completed 250 hours of training in a school approved by the board or the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education; or(B) a certification from another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, that the applicant has successfully completed 250 hours of training;(3) pays the application fee established in 12 AAC 02.140;(5) submits verification of passing the written examination described in 12 AAC 09.066; and(6) pays the initial biennial license fee in 12 AAC 02.140.(n) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for an advanced manicurist endorsement by waiver of examination. An advanced manicurist endorsement will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) a verification form completed by another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, showing that the applicant (A) holds a current license to practice as a manicurist in that state; and(B) qualified for licensure as a manicurist by passing a written examination; and(3) verification of training that meets the requirements in 12 AAC 09.148.(o) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a license by examination to practice body piercing. A license to practice body piercing will be issued to an applicant who (1) the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) submits a certification, on a form provided by the department, from the applicant's trainer certifying that the applicant successfully completed the training requirements of AS 08.13.082(d) and either 12 AAC 09.167(a) - (c) or 12 AAC 09.167(e);(3) submits copies of current cards issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization approved by the board, showing that the applicant successfully completed training courses in (A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and(B) blood borne pathogens; and(4) passes the written examination described in 12 AAC 09.068.(p) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a license by waiver of examination to practice body piercing. A license to practice body piercing will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) a verification form completed by another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, showing that the applicant (A) holds a current license to practice body piercing in that state; and(B) qualified for licensure to practice body piercing in that state by passing a written examination;(3) copies of current cards issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization approved by the board, showing that the applicant successfully completed training courses in (A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and(B) blood borne pathogens; and(4) verification of training equivalent to that described in AS 08.13.082(d) and 12 AAC 09.167(a) - (c).(q) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a license by examination to practice tattooing or permanent cosmetic coloring. A license to practice tattooing or permanent cosmetic coloring will be issued to an applicant who (1) the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) submits a certification, on a form provided by the department, from the applicant's trainer certifying that the applicant successfully completed the training requirements of AS 08.13.082(d) and (A) either 12 AAC 09.169(a) - (c) or 12 AAC 09.169(e) if applying for a tattooing license; or(B) either 12 AAC 09.168(a) - (c) or 12 AAC 09.168(e), if applying for a permanent cosmetic coloring license.(3) submits copies of current cards issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization approved by the board, showing that the applicant successfully completed training courses in (A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and(B) blood borne pathogens; and(4) passes the written examination described in 12 AAC 09.068.(r) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a license by waiver of examination to practice tattooing or permanent cosmetic coloring. A license to practice tattooing or permanent cosmetic coloring will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section;(2) a verification form completed by another state's licensing agency, bearing the seal of that state, showing that the applicant(A) holds a current license to practice tattooing or permanent cosmetic coloring in that state; and(B) qualified for licensure to practice tattooing or permanent cosmetic coloring in that state by passing a written examination;(3) submits copies of current cards issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization approved by the board, showing that the applicant successfully completed training courses in (A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and(B) blood borne pathogens; and(4) verification of training equivalent to that described in AS 08.13.082(d) and (A)12 AAC 09.169(a) - (c) if applying for a tattooing license; or(B)12 AAC 09.168(a) - (c), if applying for a permanent cosmetic coloring license.(s) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a courtesy license to practice body piercing tattooing, or permanent cosmetic coloring. A courtesy license to practice body piercing, tattooing or permanent cosmetic coloring will be issued to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.01.062(a) and who, not fewer than 90 days before the applicant plans to begin practicing, submits (1) a complete, notarized application on a form provided by the department;(2) the applicable fees established in 12 AAC 02.140;(3) verification of practicing body piercing tattooing or permanent cosmetic coloring for a fee, for at least 12 of the 24 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of application; the proof must include one of the following or a combination of the following: (A) at least two sworn affidavits from students or employees verifying the applicant's experience;(B) at least one copy per month of a client release form for at least 12 of the 24 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of application;(4) a statement signed by the applicant's sponsor verifying that the sponsor is a practitioner of body piercing tattooing, or permanent cosmetic coloring who holds a permanent license in this state and will sponsor the applicant; and(5) copies of current cards issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization approved by the board, showing that the applicant successfully completed training courses in (A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and(B) blood borne pathogens.(t) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a student permit for an applicant to obtain training for hairdressing, barbering, or esthetics by a licensed instructor in an apprenticeship program in a licensed shop. A student permit to obtain training in hairdressing, barbering, or esthetics by a licensed instructor in a licensed shop will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) a completed application on a form provided by the department;(2) the student permit fee established in 12 AAC 02.140; and(3) a completed statement of responsibility form from the licensed instructor who will provide the training.(u) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a student permit for an applicant to obtain training for body piercing tattooing, or permanent cosmetic coloring by a licensed practitioner in an apprenticeship program in a licensed shop. A student permit to obtain training for body piercing tattooing, or permanent cosmetic coloring by a licensed practitioner in a licensed shop will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) a completed application on a form provided by the department;(2) the student permit fee established in 12 AAC 02.140;(3) a completed statement of responsibility form from the licensed practitioner who will provide the training;(4) copies of current cards issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization approved by the board, showing that the applicant successfully completed training courses in (A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and(B) blood borne pathogens; and(5) a copy of the current certificate of sanitary standards issued under 18 AAC 23.310 to the shop in which the training will take place.(v) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a hair braiding license. A license to practice hair braiding will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section; and(2) verification of (A) completion of instruction as required by 12 AAC 09.164 on a form provided by the department; or (B) a current license to practice as a hair braider in another state with requirements equal to those in this state at the time of licensure, sent directly to this state from the verifying state's licensing agency in accordance with 12 AAC 09.115.(w) The following checklist is established by the board for review of an application for a manicurist license. A manicurist license will be issued to an applicant who submits (1) the documents and fees required by (b)(1), (3), and (7) of this section; and(2) verification of (A) training that meets the requirements in 12 AAC 09.143; or(B) a current license to practice manicuring in another state with requirements equal to those in this state at the time of licensure, sent directly to this state from the verifying state's licensing agency in accordance with 12 AAC 09.115.Eff. 5/10/96, Register 138; am 3/19/99, Register 149; am 7/23/2000, Register 155; am 7/13/2002, Register 163; am 11/27/2002, Register 164; am 12/6/2002, Register 164; am 1/14/2004, Register 169; am 10/14/2006, Register 180; am 12/24/2006, Register 180; am 4/21/2010, Register 194; am 6/8/2016, Register 218, July 2016; am 6/21/2018, Register 226, July 2018; am 3/30/2019, Register 229, April 2019; am 12/6/2020, Register 236, January 2021; am 11/23/2023, Register 248, January 2024; am 9/26/2024, Register 251, October 2024Authority:AS 08.01.062
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