N.J. Stat. § 45:5B-17
Licensure as cosmetologist-hairstylist
New Jersey · New Jersey Statutes Title 45 — Professions and Occupations · Status: effective
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17. An applicant seeking licensure as a cosmetologist-hairstylist shall:
a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
b. Demonstrate successful completion of a course in cosmetology and hairstyling consisting of:
(1) Instruction at a school of cosmetology and hairstyling licensed in this State, the curriculum for which shall be established by the board pursuant to regulation; or
(2) A program in a public school approved by the State Board of Education to offer a vocational program in cosmetology and hairstyling, or other cosmetology and hairstyling program approved by the State Board of Education; or
(3) Instruction at a school of cosmetology and hairstyling licensed in another state or a foreign country which, in the opinion of the board, offers curricula which is substantially similar to that offered at licensed schools within the State; and
c. Take and pass an examination conducted by the board, as provided by this act.