201 KAR 12:040. Apprentices; ratio to operators.

      RELATES TO: KRS 317A.030, 317A.060

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 317A.050

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 317A.050 requires an apprentice cosmetologist to work six (6) months under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist.

      Section 1. (1) Salons employing apprentice cosmetologists shall maintain the following ratio:

      (a) Two (2) apprentice cosmetologists to one (1) cosmetologist.

      (b) Three (3) apprentice cosmetologists to two (2) cosmetologists.

      (c) Four (4) apprentice cosmetologists to three (3) cosmetologists.

      (2) Any salon employing more than four (4) apprentice cosmetologists shall maintain an equal ratio of one (1) apprentice cosmetologist per cosmetologist.

      Section 2. A licensed cosmetologist shall be available for immediate supervision any time an apprentice cosmetologist provides any service relating to the practice of cosmetology. (KBHC:Sh:Appr-1; 1 Ky.R. 720; eff. 5-14-75; Am. 11 Ky.R. 1439; eff. 5-14-85; 16 Ky.R. 1601; eff. 4-12-90.)