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2021 Tennessee Code
Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades
Chapter 4 - Tennessee Cosmetology Act of 1986
§ 62-4-117. Duration and Renewal of Licenses — Fees — Lapsed Licenses
Universal Citation: TN Code § 62-4-117 (2021)
- All cosmetologist, aesthetician, manicurist, natural hair stylist and instructor licenses shall expire on the biennial anniversary date of the licenses and shall be invalid on that date unless renewed.
- If the board is satisfied that this chapter has been complied with, licenses issued in accordance with this chapter may be renewed for another term upon completion and submission of the prescribed form, accompanied by the proper fee as set by the board.
- A penalty fee as set by the board will be assessed on any renewal application postmarked after the expiration date of the license issued in accordance with this chapter.
- A license issued in accordance with this chapter that has lapsed for three (3) years or longer shall not be reinstated unless the applicant passes the state law and practical examination.
- Any person who holds, or applies and qualifies for, a cosmetology license on or before August 31, 1987, may practice both cosmetology and aesthetics for so long as the license, and any renewal of the license, remains valid.
- Any person who holds a manicurist/shampoo license may practice both manicuring and shampooing for so long as the license, and any renewal of the license, remains valid.
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