If a student performs professional cosmetology work without a license, what happens?

If a student performs professional cosmetology work without a license, what happens?

• A. A Written Warning
• B. Forfeit All Hours Completed
• C. A Fine Only
• D. Immediate Expulsion

Answer: (B)

Working without a license is not allowed, and the hours earned while not licensed aren’t counted toward licensure. The board treats unlicensed practice as a serious violation, so the student would forfeit all hours completed to prevent unlicensed work from contributing to the required experience. This keeps the licensing process fair and ensures that only work done under proper authorization counts toward becoming licensed. A written warning or a fine would not address the loss of those hours, and immediate expulsion is too severe for a typical first-offense violation.

Working without a license is not allowed, and the hours earned while not licensed aren’t counted toward licensure. The board treats unlicensed practice as a serious violation, so the student would forfeit all hours completed to prevent unlicensed work from contributing to the required experience. This keeps the licensing process fair and ensures that only work done under proper authorization counts toward becoming licensed. A written warning or a fine would not address the loss of those hours, and immediate expulsion is too severe for a typical first-offense violation.