Oregon Cosmetology State Rules and
Laws (Thorough)
Define Adequate Ventilation - ANSAdequate ventilation" means ventilation by natural or
mechanical methods which removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous
conditions from occurring in accordance with OAR 437, Division 2, or to allow the free flow of air
in a room in proportion to the size and capacity of the room.
Define Affidavit of Licensure - ANSAffidavit of Licensure" means an original document or other
approved means of verifying licensure history, including information disclosing all unresolved or
outstanding penalties and/or disciplinary actions.
Define Agency - ANS"Agency" means the Oregon Health Licensing Agency.
Define Article - ANS) "Article" means those items which complement services provided in the
practice of barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology, including but not limited to
neck-strips, neck dusters, towels or linens, and cloth or plastic cape
Define Authorization - ANS"Authorization" means a certificate, license, permit or registration
issued by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency that allows a person to practice one of the
occupations or professions or maintain a facility subject to the authority of the boards and
councils.
Chemical Service Definition - ANS"Chemical service" means the use of any product which
restructures or removes hair or changes the shape or appearance of skin, hair or nails.
Define Common Area - ANS"Common area" means an area of a facility which is used by all
authorization holders performing services, including, but not limited to reception areas,
dispensing areas, sinks, shampoo bowls, hair dryers, hair dryer areas and employee lounges.
Define Disinfect - ANS"Disinfect" means using a process to destroy harmful organisms,
including bacteria, viruses, germs and fungi.
Define Dispensing Area - ANS"Dispensing area" means an area with non-porous surfaces and a
sink with hot and cold running water where service preparations are conducted, including, but
not limited to, mixing of chemicals, cleaning of tools and equipment, disposing of residues and
rinsing parts of the body exposed to chemicals.
What does an Educational Institution Mean? - ANS"Educational Institution" means an Oregon
high school, Oregon career school, or an Oregon community college that is licensed.
, Define EPA - ANSEnvironmental Protection Agency
Define Equiptment - ANS"Equipment" means those items needed to operate a facility, including,
but not limited to, waiting chairs, barber or styling chairs, shampoo chairs, cabinets, sinks,
shampoo bowls, stationary dryers, pedicure bowls or whirlpool foot spas, paraffin wax
containers, and nail technology tables.
Define Fire Retardant Container - ANS"Fire retardant container" means an airtight metal
container for disposing of chemical waste or storing linens with chemical residue.
Define a High Level Disinfectant - ANSHigh-level disinfectant" means a chemical agent, which
has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity and is registered with the EPA.
Define a Low Level Disinfectant - ANS"Low-level disinfectant" means a chemical agent which
has demonstrated bactericidal, germicidal, fungicidal, and limited virucidal activity and is
registered with the EPA.
What are Materials and Supplies - ANS"Materials and supplies" means those items which
complement the use of tools, including but not limited to hair tints, bleaches, permanent wave
solutions, hair oils, shampoos, rinses, disinfectants, and chemicals.
What is a Natural Person? - ANS"Natural Person" means a living, individual, human being.
Official Transcript Means: - ANS"Official transcript" means:
An original document authorized by the appropriate office in the Oregon Department of
Education and certified by an educational institution indicating applicant identity information,
each field of practice enrolled under, specific hour requirements for each field of practice
Define Premises: - ANS"Premises" means the entire area of a facility, licensed by the agency as
a facility defined under ORS 690.005.
"Sharp edged or pointed, non-electrical tools and implements" Means what? - ANS"Sharp
edged or pointed, non-electrical tools and implements" means those items which may on
occasion pierce or cut the skin and draw blood, including razors, cuticle nippers, cuticle
pushers, nail clippers, tweezers, comedone extractors, shears, and metal nail files.
Soiled means: - ANSSoiled" means an article that has been used and has not been cleaned or
disinfected for use on the next client.
Define Tools and Implements: - ANS"Tools and implements" means all portable articles and
instruments, which the authorization holder uses when performing services on clients, including,
but not limited to combs, shears, clippers and yoyettes.