Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXII. Occupations and Professions § 329.023. Board of cosmetology abolished, duties transferred to board of cosmetology and barber examiners--effect on rules and existing licenses

1. Upon appointment by the governor and confirmation by the senate of the board, the state board of cosmetology is abolished and its duties and responsibilities shall merge into the board as established under section 329.015. The board shall be a continuance of and shall carry out the duties of the state board of cosmetology.

2. Upon appointment by the governor and confirmation by the senate of the board, all of the powers, duties, and functions of the state board of cosmetology are transferred to, conferred, and imposed upon the board. The board shall be the successor in every way to the powers, duties, and functions of the state board of cosmetology.

3. Every act performed in the exercise of such powers, duties, and authorities by or under the authority of the board shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the state board of cosmetology under this chapter, including any amendments thereto effective with the passage of this law or prior to August 28, 2005.

4. All rules and regulations of the state board of cosmetology and any amendments thereto shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be duly adopted rules and regulations of the board until revised, amended, or repealed by the board. The board shall review such rules and regulations and shall adopt new rules as required for the administration of the licensure law for barbers and cosmetologists.

5. Any person or entity licensed or provisionally licensed by the state board of cosmetology prior to the appointment by the governor and confirmation by the senate of the board, shall be considered licensed in the same manner by the board of cosmetology and barber examiners.