TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 4. TEXAS COSMETOLOGY COMMISSION

Chapter 89. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

22 TAC §89.1

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments to §89.1, concerning Schedule of fines, without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 14, 2004, issue of the Texas Register (29 TexReg 4716).

The adopted amendments to §89.1(b) of the Commission's schedule of fines adds subsection (j) to §83.14, concerning failure to sanitize Whirlpool Footspas (each foot spa) and §1602.267, concerning Shampoo Apprentice Permit.

The adopted amendments specify the actual civil penalties the commission shall assess for 1st, 2nd and 3rd violations.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602, §1602.151, which provides the commission with the authority to "adopt rules consistent with this chapter," to protect the public's health and safety.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 29, 2004.

TRD-200404297

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: July 19, 2004

Proposal publication date: May 14, 2004

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7644