36-15-19. Number, time, and place of examinations.

The commission shall conduct at least six examinations in the practice of cosmetology, at least two examinations in the practice of nail technology, and at least two examinations in the practice of esthetics each year. The commission shall set the times and places for the conduct of the examination.

Source: SDC 1939, § 27.1510; SL 1943, ch 106, § 2; SL 1957, ch 118, § 1; SL 1972, ch 206, § 19; SL 1997, ch 218, § 5; SL 2003, ch 202, § 23.

36-15-19.1. Cosmetologist's examination--Issuance of license--Annual expiration and renewal.

Each applicant for a cosmetologist license who has complied with § 36-15-17, shall take the prescribed examination in the practice of cosmetology. The commission shall determine the contents of the examination. Upon successful completion of the required education, passing the examination to the satisfaction of the commission and the receipt of the fee required in this chapter, the applicant shall be licensed as a cosmetologist in the practice of cosmetology. Any cosmetologist license issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter expires annually on a date set by the commission in rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, and is renewable annually.

Source: SDC 1939, § 27.1508; SL 1947, ch 125, § 2; SL 1957, ch 118, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.1508 (3); SL 1965, ch 128; SL 1967, ch 105, § 3; SDCL § 36-15-17; SL 1972, ch 206, § 18; SL 2003, ch 202, § 24; SL 2018, ch 233, § 4.

36-15-19.2. Licensure by reciprocity--Requirements.

The commission may waive the examination required in § 36-15-19.1, 36-15-19.3, or in 36-15-19.5 upon application made to the commission that the applicant possesses the qualifications required pursuant to § 36-15-15, and that:

(1)    The applicant holds a currently valid license issued by another state, district, or foreign country and the requirements of that state, district, or foreign country at the time of the examination were equal to or not less than those required by this state;

(2)    The applicant has passed an examination acceptable to the commission in cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics, as applicable;

(3)    The applicant shall take the prescribed written examination on the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The commission shall determine the contents of the examination; and

(4)    The application is accompanied by the fee provided for in this chapter.

Source: SL 1972, ch 206, § 20; SL 1997, ch 218, § 7; SL 2003, ch 202, § 25.

36-15-19.3. Nail technician's examination--Issuance of license--Annual expiration and renewal.

Each applicant for a nail technician license who has complied with § 36-15-17.1 shall take the prescribed examination in the practice of nail technology. The commission shall determine the contents of the examination. Upon successful completion of the required education, passing the examination to the satisfaction of the commission and the receipt of the fee required in this chapter, the applicant shall be licensed as a nail technician. Any nail technician license issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter expires annually on a date set by the commission in rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, and is renewable annually.

Source: SL 1997, ch 218, § 6; SL 2003, ch 202, § 26; SL 2018, ch 233, § 5.