South Dakota Considering Increasing Fees

The South Dakota Cosmetology Commission (Commission) is proposing a rule that would increase license fees in nearly every category.

Let’s look at the proposed fee increases and how you can voice your opinion before June 1 on whether they are reasonable or should be amended.

Professional License Fees

• Cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician license renewal: $45 (currently $25)
• Temporary cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician license: $6 (no change)
• Initial and renewal instructor license: $45 (currently $35)
• Apprentice license: $25 (no change)

Business License Fees

• Initial salon or booth permit license: $75 (currently $60)
• Salon or booth license renewal: $45 (currently $40)
• Initial and renewal apprentice salon license: $300 (currently $250)
• Salon reinspection fee: $75 for each reinspection (currently $50)
• Inspection for a prospective salon or booth (at the request of the applicant): $75 (new)

School License Fees

• Initial and renewal school license: $350 (currently $300)
• Student license: $15 (currently $6)
• Exam fee (includes initial license): $120 (currently $100)
• Exam retake fee: $90 (currently $60, $70, and $80 for one, two, and three retakes, respectively)
• Transferring papers to another school: $30 (currently $20)

Miscellaneous Fees

• Lapsed license penalty: $30 for each lapsed year (currently $20)
• Duplicate or replacement license: $15 (currently $5)
• Reciprocity and initial license: $120 (currently $100)
• South Dakota license certification to obtain licensure in another state: $30 (currently $20)

Give Your Two Cents
If you’d like to support or oppose the proposed rules, email cosmetology@state.sd.us by June 1. You can also attend a public hearing to voice suggested revisions, data, and opinions. The hearing will be held via Microsoft Teams on June 2 at 9:30 a.m. CT. You can participate online using Meeting ID 297 974 115 739 0 with the passcode xj2ZF7Lv.