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House approves cosmetology licensing change to waive late fees and simplify testing
Summary
Lawmakers passed a strike-all to waive past-due cosmetology late fees for a limited period and require only a written exam for licensure renewal, a change sponsors said will help people re-enter the workforce; the measure passed unanimously.
The Mississippi House adopted a strike-all amendment and then voted to pass legislation that waives late fees for cosmetology and barber license applicants for the current year and narrows the practical requirements for returning licensees.
Sponsor (Representative Gibbs) said the change is aimed at people who let licenses lapse and now want to return to work. “This is to allow…
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