Each member of the board shall be duly qualified as which of the following?

• A. Registered voter of this state and domiciled in the state for at least 12 consecutive months
• B. Licensed cosmetologist with 5 years experience
• C. Resident of East Baton Rouge Parish
• D. US citizen only

Answer: (A)

The board wants members who have real ties to the state and a stake in its governance. The best fit is that a member must be a registered voter in Louisiana and must be domiciled in the state for at least 12 consecutive months. Being a registered voter shows civic involvement and eligibility to participate in state affairs, while the 12‑month residency ensures the person actually lives here and has established ties to Louisiana. This combination promotes reliability, accountability, and familiarity with state laws and local conditions affecting the profession. The other options add requirements that aren’t part of the standard qualifications: extensive cosmetology experience isn’t a stated need for board membership, residency in a specific parish is unnecessarily restrictive, and citizenship alone isn’t the criterion used here.