Ethics & California LawQuestion 435 of 484

A licensee changes her legal name after marriage. With respect to her BBC license, she must:

a.Notify the BBC in writing within 30 days and request a license updated to her new legal name, supplying acceptable documentation
b.Take no action; the license follows the social security number regardless of name
c.Surrender her current license immediately and re-take the licensing exam
d.Have her employer notify the BBC; individual licensees are not responsible

Explanation

California licensees have an affirmative duty to keep their name and address records current with the BBC and to notify the board of changes in writing within 30 days, as required under the Barbering and Cosmetology Act and BBC rules (see Bus. & Prof. Code §7332.5 and §7392 et seq., and Bus. & Prof. Code §136 for the general 30-day name/address rule). Failure to update creates problems renewing and receiving disciplinary notices. Option B confuses the social-security identifier with the public name on the wall license. Option C invents a re-exam requirement that does not exist. Option D shifts responsibility away from the individual, contrary to the statute.

Law Reference: Bus. & Prof. Code §7332.5

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