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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 1304

House Author:  Wong

Effective:  1-1-06

Senate Sponsor:  Van de Putte


            House Bill 1304 amends the Occupations Code to require a person who holds a barbering or cosmetology license, certificate, or permit to sterilize and disinfect nondisposable instruments with an autoclave or dry heat, ultraviolet, or other board-approved sterilizer before using them to perform a manicure or pedicure service. The bill provides that the facility owner or manager is responsible for providing a sterilizer that meets certain requirements and that disposable supplies or instruments may be used only if purchased on-site or provided by the person receiving the service.