Montana Title 37. Professions and Occupations § 37-31-311. Schools--license--requirements--bond--curriculum

(1) A person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity may operate a school for compensation with a license issued by the department. Application for the license must be filed with the department on a form approved by the board by rule.

(2) A school may not be granted a license unless the school complies with or is able to comply with the following requirements:

(3) A school for teaching barbering may not be granted a license unless the school maintains a school term of not less than 1,100 hours and a course of practical training and technical instruction equal to the requirements for board examinations.

(4) A school for teaching barbering nonchemical may not be granted a license unless the school maintains a school term of not less than 900 hours for barbering nonchemical and a course of practical training and technical instruction equal to the requirements for board examinations.

(5) A school for teaching cosmetology may not be granted a license unless the school maintains a school term of not less than 1,500 hours and a course of practical training and technical instruction equal to the requirements for board examinations.

(6) A school for teaching electrology may not be granted a license unless the school maintains a school term of not less than 600 hours and a course of practical training and technical instruction equal to the requirements for board examinations.

(7) A school for teaching manicuring may not be granted a license unless the school maintains a school term of not less than 400 hours and a course of practical training and technical instruction equal to the requirements for board examinations.

(8) A school for teaching esthetics may not be granted a license unless the school maintains a school term of not less than 650 hours and a course of practical training and technical instruction equal to the requirements for board examinations.

(9) A school for teaching teachers may not be granted a license unless the school maintains a school term of not less than 650 hours and a course of practical training and technical instruction equal to the requirements for board examinations.

(10) Licenses for schools may be refused, revoked, or suspended as provided in 37-31-331.

(11) The board shall require the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity operating a school to furnish a bond or other similar security in the amount of $5,000 and in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule.