Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS
Chapter 240-6 - LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION
Rule 240-6-.02 - Examination for Cosmetology or Barber License
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) An applicant for the cosmetology examination at the master cosmetology, master barber, barber II, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, or instructor for any license shall receive notice of eligibility sent by the Board or the Board's designated agent, stating the date, time and place of examination. If the applicant fails the examination or fails to report to the examination upon notice, such person may qualify for examination again by submitting another examination fee.
(2) The applicant taking the examination shall be required to pass the practical and written examination with a minimum score of 70% on each section. Failure to achieve a passing score requires the applicant to retake the section failed.
(3) An applicant may be excused from examination in an emergency situation, from taking that examination only one time without payment of additional examination fee. An emergency situation is defined as illness or death in applicant's family. Only written excuses, with proof of emergency, will be considered.
(4) Any applicant receiving a notice of examination, who fails to report to the examination or submit a written excuse to the Board or the Board's designated agent, within 10 days after date of examination, will be required to pay another examination fee before being permitted to take the examination.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-2(j), 43-10-9, 43-10-12.
