California LawQuestion 92 of 100
What must a person complete in order to qualify for a California manicurist license?
a.A board-approved 400-hour manicurist course or an approved apprenticeship, be at least 17 years old and have completed the 10th grade, and pass the written licensing examination
b.A 600-hour course, be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma, and pass a practical examination only
c.Two years of paid work under a licensed manicurist plus employer letters, with no examination required
d.Any nail course offered by a product manufacturer, plus payment of the license fee
Explanation
California requires the approved 400-hour manicurist course or an approved apprenticeship, a minimum age of 17 with completion of the 10th grade, and a passing score on the written licensing exam. The 600-hour, 18-year-old and high school diploma answer overstates the requirements and drops the written exam. On-the-job time alone or a manufacturer's class does not substitute for approved training and the exam.
Law Reference: California Barbering and Cosmetology Act (B&P Code §7301 et seq.)Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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