Promulgation of Rules

(a)The Board shall prescribe Rules to implement this Chapter in accordance with the Administrative Adjudication Act.

(b)The Board shall prescribe Sanitation Rules necessary to prevent the spread of infectious and contagious diseases. All Sanitation Rules shall be subject to approval of the Department.

(c)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Board may adopt Rules which prescribe reduced qualifications and examination requirements for persons seeking to engage solely in services for the improvement and beautification of the hair, skin, or nails. The license issued shall state the limited nature of services which may be performed by the licensee.

(d)In adopting Rules defining the professions licensed under this Chapter, the Board may clarify definitions provided in statute and address new practices, but shall not otherwise expand those activities which constitute the practice of a profession licensed under this Chapter. COL 6/21/2023 CH. 18 BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY ACT OF 2010

(e)The Board may require attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, or papers it determines necessary for any investigation of any violation of this Chapter or Rule of the Board. Any member of the Board may administer oaths to witnesses appearing to testify before the Board or before any Board member.

(f)Upon receipt from the Department of a certified copy of an order from a court to withhold, suspend or otherwise restrict a license issued by the Board, the Board shall notify those named in the court order of the withholding, suspension or restriction of the license in accordance with the terms of the court order. No appeal under the Administrative Adjudication Act shall be allowed for a license withheld, suspended, or restricted under this Subsection.