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ARKANSAS COSMETOLOGY STATE LAW 2026
100% PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION
SOLUTIONS
Result of Violation of Rules adopted by board:
- correct answer- Can result in criminal or
civil penalty. Each day of violation is a
separate offense.
Result of violation of a civil penalty: -
correct answer- May result in suspension of
license, revocation of license, fine or any
combination of above.
If found insane or legally incompetent by a
court of law: - correct answer- License can be
suspended, but can be reinstated with proof of
restored mental condition.
Violation of laws if state pertaining to
occupation: - correct answer- Board may
penalize, suspend or revoke license. Penalty
imposed instead of suspension or revocation
only if the board finds that public health,
safety, welfare and morals would not be
impaired. If penalized instead of suspension
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or revocation board may require fee paid
before reinstatement.
Health and safety jeopardized: - correct
answer- Board may refuse to issue license.
Grounds for disciplinary actions: - correct
answer- Failure to comply with regulations
Fraudulent misrepresentation
Gross Malpractice
Practicing with a infectious or contagious
disease
Permitting someone else to use another persons
license
Habitual drunkeness or drug use
False or deceptive ads
Failure to display license
Conviction of State/US laws that involves
dishonesty
Practicing for compensation outside of
establishment or school unless client is
incapable of coming to salon.
Failure to wear clean garments.
Unfair and unjust practice
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Prereqs to take cosmetology exam: - correct
answer- apply, pay fee, be 16 or older,
completed 2 yrs of high school or equivalent,
has completed one of the following:
Cosmetology: 1500 hours
Mani: 600 hours
Course of study in another state whose license
requirements are equal or stricter.
Reciprocity - correct answer- Cosmetologist:
18 or older, current license from state that
required atleast 1500 hours, and passed
national practical and theory exam, verified
by state, and passes Ark. state law exam.
Licensed elapsed 5 or more years: - correct
answer- Apply, pay fee, take all exams again
Exam for license fees: - correct answer-
Practical: $65
Written: $60
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Reciprocity fees: - correct answer- If passed
national exams: $150 one time fee and $60 Ark.
state exam fee.
Needs to take national exams: $150 one time
fee and $65 for practical exam, and $60 for
written exam
Board Certification Fee - correct answer- $50
Late fees for any type of license - correct
answer- regular renewal fee plus 50% more of
that fee.
ground for disciplinary action - correct
answer- failure to present valid proof of
identification
posted in a designated place in reception
areas for consumer information - correct
answer- 1) a copy of the Health and Safety
Rules shall be conspicuously posted in
reception areas .
ARKANSAS COSMETOLOGY STATE LAW 2026
100% PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION
SOLUTIONS
Result of Violation of Rules adopted by board:
- correct answer- Can result in criminal or
civil penalty. Each day of violation is a
separate offense.
Result of violation of a civil penalty: -
correct answer- May result in suspension of
license, revocation of license, fine or any
combination of above.
If found insane or legally incompetent by a
court of law: - correct answer- License can be
suspended, but can be reinstated with proof of
restored mental condition.
Violation of laws if state pertaining to
occupation: - correct answer- Board may
penalize, suspend or revoke license. Penalty
imposed instead of suspension or revocation
only if the board finds that public health,
safety, welfare and morals would not be
impaired. If penalized instead of suspension
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or revocation board may require fee paid
before reinstatement.
Health and safety jeopardized: - correct
answer- Board may refuse to issue license.
Grounds for disciplinary actions: - correct
answer- Failure to comply with regulations
Fraudulent misrepresentation
Gross Malpractice
Practicing with a infectious or contagious
disease
Permitting someone else to use another persons
license
Habitual drunkeness or drug use
False or deceptive ads
Failure to display license
Conviction of State/US laws that involves
dishonesty
Practicing for compensation outside of
establishment or school unless client is
incapable of coming to salon.
Failure to wear clean garments.
Unfair and unjust practice
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Prereqs to take cosmetology exam: - correct
answer- apply, pay fee, be 16 or older,
completed 2 yrs of high school or equivalent,
has completed one of the following:
Cosmetology: 1500 hours
Mani: 600 hours
Course of study in another state whose license
requirements are equal or stricter.
Reciprocity - correct answer- Cosmetologist:
18 or older, current license from state that
required atleast 1500 hours, and passed
national practical and theory exam, verified
by state, and passes Ark. state law exam.
Licensed elapsed 5 or more years: - correct
answer- Apply, pay fee, take all exams again
Exam for license fees: - correct answer-
Practical: $65
Written: $60
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Reciprocity fees: - correct answer- If passed
national exams: $150 one time fee and $60 Ark.
state exam fee.
Needs to take national exams: $150 one time
fee and $65 for practical exam, and $60 for
written exam
Board Certification Fee - correct answer- $50
Late fees for any type of license - correct
answer- regular renewal fee plus 50% more of
that fee.
ground for disciplinary action - correct
answer- failure to present valid proof of
identification
posted in a designated place in reception
areas for consumer information - correct
answer- 1) a copy of the Health and Safety
Rules shall be conspicuously posted in
reception areas .
