(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-153)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031)

A person is qualified to receive a license as a licensed esthetician if that person has applied in writing or electronically on forms provided by the Department, paid any required fees, and:

a. Is at least 16 years of age; and

b. Has a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or a person who is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance; and

c. Has graduated from a school of cosmetology or esthetics licensed by the Department, having completed a program of 750 hours in the study of esthetics extending over a period of not less than 18 weeks. Time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph; and

d. Has passed an examination authorized by the Department to determine fitness to receive a license as a licensed esthetician; and

e. Has met any other requirements of this Act and rules.

(from Ch. 111, par. 1703A-2)

(Source: P.A. 104-153, eff. 1-1-26.)