Ethics & California LawQuestion 437 of 484
A California cosmetology license is valid for how long before it must be renewed, and what happens if the licensee allows it to lapse?
a.Five years; once lapsed it is permanently void and the holder must take all examinations again
b.One year; renewal requires 24 hours of continuing education each year
c.Ten years; renewal is automatic if the licensee is still employed
d.Two years; if it lapses, the license becomes delinquent but can typically be renewed by paying the renewal fee plus a delinquency fee for a limited period, after which restoration becomes more burdensome
Explanation
California BBC licenses are renewed every two years. A timely renewal requires only the renewal fee; no continuing education is currently required by the BBC for cosmetologists. If a license lapses, it becomes delinquent and may be renewed by paying both renewal and delinquency fees within statutory windows; after extended non-renewal, restoration becomes more involved and can require additional steps. The biennial framework and renewal rules are set under the Barbering and Cosmetology Act (Bus. & Prof. Code §7330 and surrounding sections). Options A, B, and C state incorrect renewal periods or invent CE requirements that the BBC does not impose.
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