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California COVID-19 Update: New Guidelines for Personal Care Services and Outdoor Hair Salons

07/21/2020

The California Department of Public Health issued new guidelines for Personal Care Services on July 20, 2020, for massage therapists, estheticians, cosmetologists, and nail professionals. Outdoor hair salons also have new guidelines. In addition, the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) issued new guidance on July 20 regarding BBC licensees who intend to perform personal care services outdoors.

Personal Care Service Guidelines

California COVID-19 Update: Personal Care Service Closures

07/13/2020

Governor Newsom announced on July 13, 2020, that counties that have remained on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days must close indoor businesses, which includes those offering personal care services as of July 13, 2020, “unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up.” It has been interpreted that working outside is working outside of your establishment, so if you are required to have an establishment license, you are most likely not allowed to work outside.

South Dakota Proposed Massage Therapy Rules

07/07/2020

RE: The South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy is considering amendments to the massage therapy rules.

The South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy is considering amendments to the state’s massage therapy rules. The largest change affects the licensing fee schedule (see below for more information). Public comments must be submitted in writing no later than July 13, 2020, via email at sdbomt@gmail.com or mailed to the following address:

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