California Cosmetology Written ExamSafety and Infection ControlEasy
During a routine inspection, a BBC inspector notices that a salon's establishment license is kept in a desk drawer rather than posted anywhere visible to clients. What is required under California law?
- AOnly individual operator licenses require display; the establishment license does not
- BThe license may remain in the drawer as long as it is available upon request
- CNo display is required as long as the license fee has been paid
- DThe establishment license must be posted in plain view of the public
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. The establishment license must be posted in plain view of the public
California law requires that a salon's establishment license, along with each operator's individual license, be displayed in a location visible to the public so clients and inspectors can easily verify licensure.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong—both establishment and individual licenses must be displayed.
- B. Wrong—the license must be posted, not merely available upon request.
- C. Wrong—payment alone does not satisfy the display requirement.
Establishment License Display
California requires salon establishment licenses and individual operator licenses to be posted in plain public view.
- Establishment license posted publicly
- Operator licenses displayed at workstations
- Subject to Board inspection
- License must be current/renewed
Memory trick: Post license in view = like a diploma on the wall for clients to see