Investigations and proceedings conducted under this chapter are confidential and all communications are privileged as provided for in Section 40-1-190. SECTION 40-13-200. Violations of chapter or submission of false information for licensing; revocation of license; penalty (A) A person who practices or offers to practice cosmetology in this State in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both, for a first offense and for a second or subsequent offense may be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. (B) The board permanently shall revoke the license of a person convicted of or who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a violation under subsection (A). Editor's Note Prior Laws:1934 (38) 1349; 1942 Code SECTION 5250-24; 1952 Code SECTION 56-481; 1953 (48) 432; 1962 Code SECTION 56-481; 1963 (53) 553; 1982 Act No. 388; 1976 Code SECTION 40-13-280.
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