Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 250-X-2 — Licenses

250 Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-2-.01 Fees

(1) Pursuant to its legal authority, the Board may issue personal and business licenses to qualified applicants.

(2) Business licenses may be issued to shops or schools as determined by the Board.

(3) Personal licenses may be issued to any appropriate category of licensure as determined by the Board, and an appropriate fee shall be established for each license. Fees shall be the following:

(a) Written Examination or Reexamination $75

(b) Practical Examination or Reexamination $130

(c) Original License $50

(d) Personal Renewal $100

(e) New Shop $200

(f) Shop Renewal $150

(g) Shop Relocation $50

(h) Other Shop Changes:

1. Name Change $25

2. Owner Change $25

3. If name change or owner change done at same time only one $ 25 fee applies.

(i) New School $300

(j) School Renewal $200

(k) Other School Changes:

1. Name Change $25

2. Relocation $75

3. Ownership/Controlling Interest Change $ 25 Plus Current Financial Statement; New Owner or Controlling Stockholder to Appear Before Board.

(l) Reciprocity $100

(m) Apprentice $75

(n) Apprentice Change Master, Salon or Both $25

(o) Shampoo Assistant Original/Renewal $75

(p) Duplicate License $25

(q) Duplicate License for Instructors $25

(r) Late Charge $54

(s) Letter of Certification: $25 Each State Requested

(t) Returned Check Charge: Maximum Provided by Code of Ala. 1975 (Currently $30)

(u) Open Records Request: Initial Research Fee: $30, plus

Labor Fees: $20 per hour for locating, retrieving, and preparing records, with a minimum of $20. Legal review or redaction time will not be billed.

Copying Fees: Up to $0.50 per page for standard 8.5x11 paper copies. No per-page fee is charged for documents provided electronically.

Actual Costs: Actual costs may be charge for tangible items like flash drives or special paper sizes, provided the requester is informed in advance.

(v) Shop Mailing List: $35

History

• Author: Jeannie G. Price, CPA
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7B-4(b).
• New Rule: Filed September 7, 2005; effective October 12, 2005. Amended: Filed May 15, 2007; effective June 19, 2007. Amended: Filed April 18, 2008 effective May 23, 2008. Amended: Filed April 23, 2009; effective May 28, 2009. Amended: Filed December 8, 2010; effective January 12, 2011. Amended: Filed February 13, 2013; effective March 20, 2013. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 25, 2013; effective November 29, 2013. Amended: Filed October 21, 2014; effective November 25, 2014. Amended: Filed July 17, 2018; effective August 31, 2018. Amended: Filed October 16, 2018; effective November 30, 2018. Amended: Filed July 18, 2018; effective September 1, 2019. Amended: Published May 7, 2020; effective July 13, 2020. Amended: Published March 31, 2026; effective May 15, 2026.
• Editor's note: Rule was previously 250-X-9-.01 and moved to 250-X-2-.01 as per certification filed September 7, 2005; effective October 12, 2005. For past history of rule see Chapter 250-X-9-.01. Rule 250-X- 2-.01 License Fees, was repealed and 250-X-2-.01-.01 was renumbered to 250-X-2-.01 as per certification filed April 18, 2008 effective May 23, 2008.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-2-.02 Requirement For License

Any person providing services to the public as defined under the Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7B-1 shall meet the requirements as set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7B-7, file an application with the Board, pay appropriate fees and obtain a personal license.

History

• Author: Bob McKee
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7A-7.
• Filed September 24, 1982. New Rule: Filed April 20, 2001; effective May 25, 2001. Repealed (see Ed. Note): Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Amended: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Amended: Filed May 15, 2007; effective June 19, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 25, 2013; effective November 29, 2013.
• Editor's note: Rule 250-X-2-.02.01, Cosmetologists/Manicurist/ Esthetician, was renumbered 250-X-2-.02 after the original 250-X-2-.02, X-Rays was repealed as per certification filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-2-.03 Manager License (Repealed 11/29/13)

(Repealed)

History

• Author: Bob McKee
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7A-22(7).
• Filed September 24, 1982. Amended: Filed November 7, 1990; May 28, 1991; March 23, 1992; July 31, 1992. New Rule: Filed April 20, 2001; effective May 25, 2001. Repealed (see Ed. Note): Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed April 1, 2004; effective May 6, 2004. Amended: Filed September 7, 2005; effective October 12, 2005. Amended: Filed May 15, 2007; effective June 19, 2007. Repealed: Filed October 25, 2013; effective November 29, 2013.
• Editor's note: Rule 250-X-2-.03.01, Managing License, was renumbered 250-X-2-.03 after the original 250-X-2-.03, Manicurists was repealed as per certification filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-2-.04 Master License (Repealed 11/29/13)

(Repealed)

History

• Author: Bob McKee
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7A-22(12).
• Filed September 24, 1982. New Rule: Filed April 20, 2001; effective May 25, 2001. Repealed (see Ed. Note): Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed April 1, 2004; effective May 6, 2004. Amended: Filed September 7, 2005; effective October 12, 2005. Amended: Filed May 15, 2007; effective June 19, 2007. Repealed: Filed October 25, 2013; effective November 29, 2013.
• Editor's note: Rule 250-X-2-.04.01, Master License, was renumbered 250-X-2-.04 after the original 250-X-2-.04, Lost Or Misplaced License was repealed as per certification filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-2-.05 Instructor License (Repealed 11/29/13)

(Repealed)

History

• Author: Bob McKee
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7A-22(3).
• Filed March 18, 1991. New Rule: Filed April 20, 2001; effective May 25, 2001. Repealed (see Ed. Note): Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Amended: Filed May 15, 2007; effective June 19, 2007. Repealed: Filed October 25, 2013; effective November 29, 2013.
• Editor's note: Rule 250-X-2-.05.01, Instructor License, was renumbered 250-X-2-.05 after the original 250-X-2-.05, Hours Earned was repealed as per certification filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-2-.06 Inactive License (Repealed 11/29/13)

(Repealed)

History

• Author: Keith E. Warren
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7A-11(3).
• New Rule: Filed April 20, 2001; effective May 25, 2001. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-2-.07 Booth Rental (Independent Contractor) License (Repealed 11/29/13)

(Repealed)

History

• Author: Keith E. Warren
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7A-1(5).
• New Rule: Filed April 20, 2001; effective May 25, 2001. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-2-.08 Requirements For Continuing Education Providers (Repealed 11/29/13)

(Repealed)

History

• Author: Bob McKee
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7A-3(5).
• New Rule: Filed April 1, 2004; effective May 6, 2004. Amended: Filed September 7, 2005; effective October 12, 2005. Amended: Filed May 15, 2007; effective June 19, 2007. Amended: Filed April 18, 2008; effective May 23, 2008. Amended: Filed April 23, 2009; effective May 28, 2009. Amended: Filed November 17, 2010; effective December 22, 2010. Amended: Filed April 12, 2011; effective May 17, 2011. Repealed: Filed October 25, 2013; effective November 29, 2013.