The Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry proposes the following amendment (LC-1132.WAB0001S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 40-7-390(6) and inserting:

 (6) unless otherwise prescribed by law, persons authorized by state law to practice cosmetology only when they are practicing in salons or schools of cosmetology and persons providing blow-dry styling but no other services requiring a license under this chapter; and

Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 40-13-20(3)(a) and (b) and inserting:

  (a) arranging, styling, thermal curling, chemical waving, pressing, shampooing, cutting, shaping, chemical bleaching, chemical coloring, chemical relaxing, or similar work, upon the hair, wig, or hairpiece of any person, by any means, with hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances;
  (b) using cosmetic preparations, make-up, antiseptics, lotions, creams, chemical preparations on, or otherwise, or waxing, tweezing, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, beautifying, or similar work on the scalp, legs, feet, face, neck, arms, hands; or

Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 40-13-20(6) and inserting:

 (5)(6) "Esthetician" means a person including, but not limited to, an independent contractor, who is licensed to practice skin care, make-up, or similar work. Skin care is for the sole purpose of beautifying the skin.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, Section 40-13-20, by adding a subsection to read:

  (9) "Make-up artistry" means the application of a cosmetic to enhance the appearance of the face or skin, including powder, foundation, rouge, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick. It includes the application of makeup applied using an airbrush. It excludes the application of permanent makeup or tattooing. It is distinct from the practice of cosmetology.