2-15-1747. Board of barbers and cosmetologists. (1) There is a board of barbers and cosmetologists.

(2) The board consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and must include:

(a) two licensed cosmetologists each of whom has been a resident of this state for at least 5 years and has been actively engaged in the profession of cosmetology for at least 5 years immediately prior to being appointed to the board;

(b) one licensed esthetician who has been a resident of this state for at least 5 years and has been actively engaged in the profession of esthetics for at least 5 years immediately prior to being appointed to the board;

(c) two licensed barbers or barbers nonchemical, each of whom has been a resident of this state for at least 5 years and has been actively engaged in the profession of barbering for at least 5 years immediately prior to appointment to the board;

(d) one licensed manicurist who has been a resident of this state for at least 5 years and has been actively engaged in the profession of manicuring for at least 5 years immediately prior to being appointed to the board;

(e) two members, either licensed or not licensed under Title 37, chapter 31, who are affiliated, as defined in 37-31-101, with a school for at least 5 years immediately prior to being appointed to the board; and

(f) one member of the public who is not licensed under Title 37, chapter 31.

(3) If there is not a licensed barber, barber nonchemical, esthetician, or manicurist who is qualified and willing to serve on the board in one of the positions under subsections (2)(b), (2)(c), and (2)(d), the governor may appoint a cosmetologist otherwise qualified under this section to fill the position.

(4) Each member shall serve for a term of up to 5 years. The terms must be staggered.

(5) The board is allocated to the department for administrative purposes only as prescribed in 2-15-121.