# Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-108: License required to practice or teach

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-108

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-108
- **Heading:** License required to practice or teach
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 4 / Section 62-4-108

## Text

Except as otherwise provided in this part, no person shall practice, teach or attempt to practice or teach, cosmetology, manicuring, aesthetics, or natural hair styling in this state without a valid license issued by the board pursuant to this part. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 9, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 7, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 8; 1989, ch. 93, § 4; 1996, ch. 897, § 3.
Except as otherwise provided in this part, no person shall practice, teach or attempt to practice or teach, cosmetology, manicuring, aesthetics, or natural hair styling in this state without a valid license issued by the board pursuant to this part.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1060,s 9, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 991, s 7, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1986, ch. 817, § 8; 1989, ch. 93, § 4; 1996, ch. 897, § 3.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-102 Chapter definitions - Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-103 Board of cosmetology and barber examiners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-104 Terms of board members - Oath - Removal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-105 Board officers, duties and rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-106 Receipts and disbursements by board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-107 Record of board proceedings - Publication of laws and rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-108 License required to practice or teach](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-109 Persons and activities exempt](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-110 Application and qualifications for practicing or teaching - Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-111 Examinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-112 License fees - Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-113 Display of license - Notice of address changes - Penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-4-114 Instructor's continuing education - Practice by instructor - Instructor may become licensed as cosmetologist - Inactive status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C4_S62-4-114.md)

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