# KRS § 317A.030: 317A.030 Board of Cosmetology -- Membership -- Compensation > Kentucky · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.030 ## Section - **Citation:** KRS § 317A.030 - **Heading:** 317A.030 Board of Cosmetology -- Membership -- Compensation - **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 317A / Section 317A.030 ## Text 317A.030 Board of Cosmetology -- Membership -- Compensation. (1) There is created an independent agency of the state government to be known as the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology, which shall have complete supervision over the administration of the provisions of this chapter relating to cosmetology, cosmetologists, schools of cosmetology, or esthetic practices or nail technology, students, estheticians, nail technicians, instructors of cosmetology, instructors of esthetic practices, or instructors of nail technology, cosmetology salons, esthetic salons, and nail salons. (2) The board shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor as follows: (a) Four (4) of the members shall have been cosmetologists five (5) years prior to their appointment and shall reside in Kentucky: 1. Two (2) of whom shall be cosmetology salon owners; 2. One (1) of whom shall be a cosmetology teacher in public education and shall not own any interest in a cosmetology salon; and 3. One (1) of whom shall be an owner of or one who shall have a financial interest in a licensed cosmetology school and shall be a member of a nationally recognized association of cosmetologists; (b) One (1) member shall be a licensed nail technician; (c) One (1) member shall be a licensed esthetician; (d) One (1) member shall be a citizen at large who is not associated with or financially interested in the practices or businesses regulated; and (e) None of whom nor the executive director shall be financially interested in, or have any financial connection with, wholesale cosmetic supply or equipment businesses. At all times in the filling of vacancies of membership on the board, this balance of representation shall be maintained. (3) Appointments shall be for a term of two (2) years, ending on February 1. (4) The Governor shall not remove any member of the board except for cause. (5) The board shall elect from its members a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (6) Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any board business. (7) Each member of the board shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each day of attendance at board meetings, and shall be reimbursed for necessary traveling expenses and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties pertaining to official business of the board. (8) The board shall hold meetings at the place in the state and at the times deemed necessary by the board to discharge its duties. ## Nearby sections - [KRS § 317A.010 317A.010 Definitions for chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.010.md) - [KRS § 317A.020 317A.020 Scope of chapter -- Licensure requirements -- Emergency orders -- Warning notice -- Legal actions brought by the board -- Board duties -- Use of callus graters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.020.md) - [KRS § 317A.030 317A.030 Board of Cosmetology -- Membership -- Compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.030.md) - [KRS § 317A.040 317A.040 Board personnel -- Administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.040.md) - [KRS § 317A.050 317A.050 Qualifications for licenses and permits -- Temporary event services permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.050.md) - [KRS § 317A.060 317A.060 Administrative regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.060.md) - [KRS § 317A.062 317A.062 Administrative regulations establishing fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.062.md) - [KRS § 317A.065 317A.065 Licensee to maintain updated information with board -- Administrative regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.065.md) - [KRS § 317A.070 317A.070 Hearings -- Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.070.md) - [KRS § 317A.080 317A.080 Kentucky Board of Cosmetology trust and agency fund -- Disposition of fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.080.md) - [KRS § 317A.090 317A.090 Requirements for schools of cosmetology, esthetic practices, and nail technology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.090.md) - [KRS § 317A.100 317A.100 Reciprocal licensing -- Administrative regulations -- Continuing education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.100.md) - [KRS § 317A.105 317A.105 Cosmetology Licensure Compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.105.md) - [KRS § 317A.120 317A.120 Examinations by board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.120.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C317A_S317A.030. 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