New York § 446 - 446Application of article
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 446 — 446Application of article, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 446. 446Application of article
§ 446. Application of article. 1. This article shall not apply to or affect the practice of their professions by duly licensed physicians, osteopaths, dentists, optometrists, nurses or physiotherapists, or to the practice of their vocations by hairdressers or cosmetologists, nor to any hospital which operates a barber shop solely for the convenience of its patients and which is not open to the public. 2. This article shall not be construed to apply to, affect or prevent the practice of beauty culture as now conducted in the beauty shops of the state, or the operation of beauty shops and barber schools. 3. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to furnish a means of evading the provisions of this article relating to the practice of barbering and in any prosecution for a violation of any such provision, the terms "hairdresser, " "cosmetologist, " "beauty shop," and "practice of hairdressing and cosmetology" shall have their commonly accepted meanings.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 446
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 446 cover?
Section 446 ("446Application of article") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 446?
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