Laws, Regulations, and Sanitation in Idaho
What this domain tests
This domain tests Idaho cosmetology law and rules, licensing, sanitation, and safety. The core sources are Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 58 (Cosmetology) and the Idaho Board of Cosmetology rules in IDAPA 24.36.01. Expect questions about license display, inspections, prohibited practices, and blood exposure.
Licensing and scope
A person may not perform cosmetology services for compensation without the proper Idaho license, and a salon must hold a salon license. Licenses must be displayed as required and kept current. Practice only within your license scope; for example, a nail technician does not perform haircutting or chemical hair services. Unlicensed practice and sanitation violations can lead to inspection findings, discipline, or civil penalties.
Sanitation and safety rules
- Wash hands before and after each client; wear gloves for blood exposure and as required by the task.
- Clean implements with soap and water, then disinfect with an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant using the label contact time.
- Keep clean and soiled implements separated; store disinfected tools in a clean, covered container.
- For blood spills: stop, glove, clean, disinfect with an EPA hospital disinfectant or freshly mixed 1:10 bleach, and double-bag waste.
Worked example
An inspector finds implements stored in a UV cabinet after a rinse. Reason: rinsing is not cleaning, and a UV cabinet is not a substitute for an EPA-registered disinfectant with the correct contact time. The items must be cleaned, disinfected, and stored covered.
Traps
Relying on UV; skipping the wash step; using disinfectant past its contact time; practicing outside scope; assuming a salon license licenses each worker.