COSMETOLOGY FLORIDA LAW TEST
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Where may you obtain a copy of the Consumer Protection Notice? - Answer-From the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
How much is the fee biennially for the renewal of a cosmetologist’s license? - Answer-
$50
Written notification must be provided to the Department within how many days after
your current address changes? - Answer-90 days
If your caught with or using MMA what happens? - Answer-First offense is a $500 fine.
A subsequent offense is a $500 fine and suspension or revocation.
477.011 Short title is known as - Answer-Florida Cosmetology Act
Board means - Answer-Board of Cosmetology
Department means - Answer-Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Cosmetologist means - Answer-person who is licensed to engage in the practice of
cosmetology in this state
Cosmetology means - Answer-the mechanical or chemical treatment of the head, face,
and scalp for aesthetic rather than medical purposes, including, but not limited to, hair
shampooing, hair cutting, hair arranging, hair coloring, permanent waving, and hair
relaxing for compensation.
Specialty Salon - Answer-place of business wherein the practice of one or all
specialities
How many members does the board consist of? - Answer-7
Who is the board appointed by? - Answer-The Governor
Who confirms the decision to appoint the board members? - Answer-The Senate
How many members of the board must be licensed cosmetologist? - Answer-5
members
How many years must you be a licensed cosmetologist in this state to become a
member of the board? - Answer-5 years
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Where may you obtain a copy of the Consumer Protection Notice? - Answer-From the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
How much is the fee biennially for the renewal of a cosmetologist’s license? - Answer-
$50
Written notification must be provided to the Department within how many days after
your current address changes? - Answer-90 days
If your caught with or using MMA what happens? - Answer-First offense is a $500 fine.
A subsequent offense is a $500 fine and suspension or revocation.
477.011 Short title is known as - Answer-Florida Cosmetology Act
Board means - Answer-Board of Cosmetology
Department means - Answer-Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Cosmetologist means - Answer-person who is licensed to engage in the practice of
cosmetology in this state
Cosmetology means - Answer-the mechanical or chemical treatment of the head, face,
and scalp for aesthetic rather than medical purposes, including, but not limited to, hair
shampooing, hair cutting, hair arranging, hair coloring, permanent waving, and hair
relaxing for compensation.
Specialty Salon - Answer-place of business wherein the practice of one or all
specialities
How many members does the board consist of? - Answer-7
Who is the board appointed by? - Answer-The Governor
Who confirms the decision to appoint the board members? - Answer-The Senate
How many members of the board must be licensed cosmetologist? - Answer-5
members
How many years must you be a licensed cosmetologist in this state to become a
member of the board? - Answer-5 years
