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Define "act" in the by laws 

act is the cosmetology act 

100

What is a fiscal year?

means the year from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. 

100

Define "association" 

Cosmetology association of nova scotia 

100

true or false, directors are elected by secret ballot 

True 

100

When do licenses and permits have to be renewed by each year?

December 31 of EVERY year 

200

What does cosmetology referring to in the bi laws 

The practice of cosmetology for the act of fee, gain or hope of reward. aka your going to get paid to provide services to clients 

200

How often is the general meeting held?

9-18 months after the previous meeting

200

who is eligible to cast votes at the general meeting?

all members are eligible to cast one vote 


200

what is the annual licensing fee for hair and esthetics

$85+hst

200

"cosmetology" means what 

The practice of cosmetology as defined in the act for fee, gain or hope of reward 

300

How much are exam fees 

$150

300

How many classes or memberships are there within the association?

3- Active members, association members, honorary members 

300

How long is a temporary license valid for?

1 year from the date of completion of your course 

300

How often does the board meet?

one each quater, or once every 3 months 

300

What are the main focus during inspections 

licensing, infection control, universal precautions, general appearance

400

How many hours are required for completion of the hairdressing program?

1500

400

What are the  part of thre CANS exam? Practical test, written test, bi- laws, ___________

Bacteriology and infection control

400

How does the cosmetology bi-laws define a mobile unit?

equipment that is used for providing mobile cosmetology services and is not permanently fixed in a salon or cosmetology establishment 

400

How many years do you have to be a licensed cosmetologist to become a instructor?

5 years 

400

How many days after you start your course must you, or your school, apply for your student permit?

30 days 

500

What are the credentials to be an examiner 

have a valid master license and be active in the field for 5 years 

500

How many board members (quorum) are at the general meeting?

50 

500

What is a respondent 

a licensed cosmetologist, cosmetology establishment, or school against who a claim is made. 

the person/place where a complaint is made 

500

How many hours are required for completion of a specific license? (makeup, lashes)

300

500

How many approved upgrading courses and years of active work, must you complete before you can apply for your masters license?

3 years and 3 approved courses

( you can find a list of approved courses on the CANS website) 

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