Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 30 - Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy
Part 2101 - Cosmetology, Board of
Chapter 2 - Licensure
Rule 30-2101-2.13 - Reciprocity for Military Personnel and Military Spouses

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 30-2101-2.13

Current through December 10, 2024

In accordance with the requirements of Miss. Code Ann. § 73-50-1, a military trained or military spouse applicant may gain licensure to practice in the State of Mississippi under the following circumstances:

A. For a military-member applicant:

1. Must show proof of licensure by a state Cosmetology regulatory board that is in good standing and be actively practicing. Proof of licensure shall include presentation of a current valid out-of-state license and submission of an affidavit mailed directly to the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology by the licensing authority that contains the following:

1) the seal-impress of the licensing authority;

2) at least one signature of an official of the licensing authority;

3) the applicant's name and address;

4) the applicant's registration number or license identification number; and

5) the courses in which the applicant was enrolled, total clock hours earned, and information regarding current license.

Or, as an unlicensed cosmetologist graduating within the last two (2) years, applicant must show proof by way of affidavit of completion of a course of Cosmetology study from a board approved Cosmetology school.

2. Must conform with the reciprocity rules found under Rule 2.11.

3. Must appear for an application eligibility interview and show the following:

1) present two (2) current passport photos attached to the application for reciprocity;

2) present two (2) forms of government-issued identification;

3) proof that the applicant is at least seventeen (17) years of age;

4) demonstrate the ability to read write and speak English; and

5) any applicant that proposes to use a specific device in any are of cosmetology must present a certificate of sufficiency obtained in a state in good standing attesting to proper training in the use of the device.

4. An applicant for an instructor's license must have completed a minimum of five (5) continuing education hours in Mississippi Board of Cosmetology laws, rules and regulations at the time of application.

5. Instructor candidates may submit, on an official transcript, academic credit designated by the American Council on Education ("ACE")'s Military Guide to the Board for consideration to meet all or part of the academic semester hours required for instructor candidate eligibility.

B. For a military spouse:

1. Must show evidence that the applicant is a legal spouse of an active member of the military.

2. Must show proof of licensure by a state Cosmetology regulatory board that is in good standing and be actively practicing. Proof of licensure shall include presentation of a current valid out-of-state license and submission of an affidavit mailed directly to the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology by the licensing authority that contains the following:

1) the seal-impress of the licensing authority;

2) at least one signature of an official of the licensing authority;

3) the Applicant's name and address;