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Laws & Rules for Cosmetology
Authorizing Statutes & Rules
Regulations governing cosmetology (barbering, esthetics, hair design and nail technology) in Oregon are contained in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 690.005-690.235 and 690.992.
 
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) for cosmetology are contained in Chapter 817, Divisions 005-120.
 
Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) statutes and rules governing administrative, procedural, licensing and regulatory compliance requirements for all OHLA-regulated professions are found in ORS 676.605-676.625 and 676.992 and OAR 331, Divisions 001-030.

State Statutes
Cosmetology ORS 690.005-690.235 and 690.992 (Scroll down to find the correct ORS section.)
 
OHLA ORS 676.605-676.625 and 676.992 (Scroll down to find the correct ORS section.)

Administrative Rules
Cosmetology OAR Chapter 817, Divisions 005-120 (effective 3-15-06)
 
The above links to a complete set of rules at the Oregon State Archives. The official archives copy of the rules will be updated shortly to reflect the new laser hair removal rules in PDF format below.
 
 
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OHLA OAR Chapter 331, Divisions 001-030 (effective 2-13-04)

Proposed or Temporary Rules
To comment on proposed rules, please e-mail or mail your written comments to the Oregon Health Licensing AgencyPlease indicate specific profession and rule.
 
Deadline to submit written comment:  5 pm, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
 
Public hearing is scheduled:  9 am, Wednesday, July 23, 2008
 
Individuals may also present written testimony, oral testimony, or comment on the testimony of others at the public hearing on July 23.

Proposed Fee Changes for the Board of Cosmetology (PDF)
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

  • Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact

  • Proposed Changes to Administrative Rules
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Click here to view administrative rule updates for all OHLA-regulated professions.

More about Laws & Rules
Click here to learn more about Oregon laws and rules.

 
Page updated: July 08, 2008

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