Under what condition may inspectors issue citations and collect fines for violations of the Cosmetology Act or board rules?

• A. Provided the licensee waives his or her right to a formal hearing before the board
• B. Only during annual inspections
• C. Only after a jury trial
• D. Only for repeat offenders

Answer: (A)

Administrative enforcement of violations often works through a licensee’s agreement to waive a formal hearing. When a licensee consents to waive the right to a formal hearing before the board, inspectors can issue citations and collect fines for violations of the Cosmetology Act or board rules. This waiver allows the board to impose penalties promptly, typically through an administrative citation or consent order, with the option for the licensee to challenge later if they dispute the terms. The other options aren’t required for issuing citations and fines: a citation can be issued outside of annual inspections, it doesn’t hinge on a jury trial, and penalties aren’t restricted only to repeat offenders.