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Utah www.dopl.utah.gov Utah Board of Cosmetology 160 E. 300 South • P.O. Box 146741 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741 (801) 530-6628 Fax: (801) 530-6511 sstewart@utah.gov nail technician 300 or 375 apprenticeship hours yes, but are licensed by local jurisdiction rather than the division. yes, but are licensed by local jurisdiction and a local health dept. Vermont www.vtprofessionals.org Vermont Ofce of Professional Regulation Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists 89 Main St., 3rd Floor • Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 (802) 828-1134 Fax: (802) 828-2465 kshangraw@sec.state.vt.us nail technician 400 or 600-900 apprenticeship hours yes, with shop registration, must have separate entrance and separate bathroom no Virginia www.state.va.us/dpor Virginia Board for Barbers & Cosmetology 9960 Mayland Dr. • Richmond, VA 23233-1485 (804) 367-8509 Fax: (804) 527-4295 barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov nail technician 150 or 2,000 apprenticeship hours yes yes Washington www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology Washington Dept. of Licensing, Cosmetology Program P.O. Box 9026 • Olympia, WA 98507-9058 (360) 664-6626 Fax: (360) 664-2550 plssunit@dol.wa.gov manicurist 600 or 800 apprenticeship hours yes, with proper insurance and licensing Reciprocity/Licensure by Endorsement: Endorsement is available to those who meet or exceed Utah's hourly requirement and have passed either the national examinations, another state's examinations, or Utah's examinations for both theory and practical within one year prior to the date of application by 75% or greater. Examination Languages: English Licensing/Ownership Restrictions: No CEU Required? Only for instructors as they relate to the accreditation of the schools. Number of Hours: Instructors: 24 hours per licensing period License Renewal: Sept. 30, odd years Reciprocity/Licensure by Endorsement: Extended to those who meet state requirements; must be currently licensed or actively practicing for the three years immediately preceding application or have at least one year of experience with no less than 1,500 hours; reciprocity extended to other applicants if board determines experience and competency is sufcient. Examination Languages: English Licensing/Ownership Restrictions: Must speak English. CEU Required? No, only for instructors Number of Hours: Instructors: 24 hours per licensing period License Renewal: Nov. 30, odd years Reciprocity/Licensure by Endorsement: Any person currently licensed in another state or U.S. jurisdiction and its territories who has completed both a training program and a written and practical exam that is substantially equivalent to Virginia may be issued a license without examination. Examination Languages: English, Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean for the theory portion; English only for the practical portion. Licensing/Ownership Restrictions: No CEU Required? No License Renewal: Issuance date, every 2 years Reciprocity/Licensure by Endorsement: Provide current verification from licensee's current state board and proof that you have passed state-approved written and practical examinations. Examination Languages: English, Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean Licensing/Ownership Restrictions: Salon shops are required to carry a minimum of $100,000 in public liability insurance. CEU Required? No License Renewal: Every 2 years yes, with proper insurance and licensing West Virginia www.wvbbc.org West Virginia State Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists 1201 Dunbar Ave. • Dunbar, WV 25064 (304) 558-2924 Fax: (304) 558-3450 adam.l.higginbotham@wv.gov manicurist 400 yes, must comply with board regulations no Reciprocity/Licensure by Endorsement: Must have 400 hours of training (may receive credit for 25 hours for each month of employment) and must pass boardadministered practical and national written examinations. Examination Languages: English Licensing/Ownership Restrictions: Salons must be managed by a person that has the license they are supervising. CEU Required? Yes, in 2012 Number of Hours: 4 License Renewal: Jan. 1, annually >>> 2013-2014 THE BIG BOOK | NAILS MAGAZINE | 39