37-31-101. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Board" means the board of cosmetologists provided for in 2-15-1857.
     (2) "Booth" means any part of a cosmetology salon or manicuring salon that is rented or leased for the performance of cosmetologist services, as specified in 39-51-204(1)(l).
     (3) "Cosmetology salon" means premises, building, or part of a building in which is practiced a branch or combination of branches of cosmetology or the occupation of a hairdresser and cosmetician or cosmetologist and that must have a manager-operator in charge.
     (4) "Department" means the department of commerce provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 18.
     (5) "Manicuring" includes nail care of the hands and feet and the application and maintenance of artificial nails.
     (6) "Manicuring salon" means premises, a building, or part of a building in which the art of manicuring is practiced.
     (7) "Practice and teaching of cosmetology" means work included in the terms "hairdressing", "manicuring", and "beauty culture" and performed in cosmetology salons, in booths, or by itinerant cosmetologists, which work is done for the embellishment, cleanliness, and beautification of the hair, scalp, face, arms, feet, or hands. The practice and teaching of cosmetology may not be construed to include itinerant cosmetologists who perform their services without compensation for demonstration purposes in any regularly established store or place of business holding a license from the state of Montana as a store or place of business.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 104, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 3228.2, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 222, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 20, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 244, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 175, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-802; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 260, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 602, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 88, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 473, L. 1993.