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Pennsylvania

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

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State Board of Barber Examiners

PENNSYLVANIA Cosmetology Board
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105
717/783-7130
E-Mail Address: bpoa@pados.state.pa.us

Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND
Dept. of Health, Division of Hairdressing & Barbering,
Rm. 104
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097
401-222-2511, 401/277-2827
Fax: 401-222-1272

South Carolina

MMA Info: To quote a letter written to Diana Bonn 6/99, "..the Board has a policy against the use of MMA Liquid Monomers and pursuant to that policy has instructed all of its inspectors to check for them when inspecting nail technicians. At this time, it is the Board's opinion that legislation is not required and the situation can be handled by its policy."

How to File a Complaint

SOUTH CAROLINA Board of Cosmetology
P.O. Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211
803/896-4494
Fax: 803-896-4484

South Dakota

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

See http://www.state.sd.us/dcr/cosmo/consumer.htm 

SOUTH DAKOTA Cosmetology Commission
500 E. Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501
605/773-6193
Fax: 605-224-5072
sdcosmo@sd.cybernex.net

Tennessee

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

Complaint Form

TENNESSEE Board of Cosmetology
500 James Robertson Pkwy.
Nashville, TN 37243-1147
615/741-2515
Fax: 615 -741-1310
egriffin@mail.state.tn.us

Texas

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
P.O. Box 26700
Austin, TX 78755-0700
1-800-943-8922 or 512-380-7600
512- 454-0339 Main FAX

Utah

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.
Utah Law, R156-1a-502(12), Unprofessional Conduct for a Nail Tech to use Methyl Methacrylate.

UTAH Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
Board of Cosmetology
160 East, 300 South
P.O. Box 45805
Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0805
801/530-6628
Fax: 801-530-6511
cormond@br.state.ut.us

Vermont

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

License lookup: www.vtprofessionals.org 

Secretary of States Office
Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
26 Terrace Street
Drawer 09
Montpelier, VT 05609-1106
802-828-2191
Fax: 802-828-2465
nmorin@secstate.vt.us

Virginia

VIRGINIA
Dept. of Professional Occupation & Regulation Board of Cosmetology
3600W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23230
804/367-8509
Fax: 804-367-2475

Washington

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

WASHINGTON
Dept. of Licensing Professional Licensing Services
Cosmetology Section
405 Blacklake Blvd.
P.O. Box 9026
Olympia, WA 98507-9026
(360) 664-6626
Fax: (360) 664-2550
plssunit@dol.wa.gov

West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
1716 Pennsylvania Ave., #7
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 558-2924
Fax: (304) 558-3450

Wisconsin

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

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WISCONSIN Dept. of Regulations & Licensing
Barbering & Cosmetology Examining Board
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
608/266-5511 (608) 266-2112
Fax: 608-267-3816

Wyoming

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

WYOMING Board of Cosmetology
2515 Warren Ave., Ste. 302
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307/777-3534
Fax: 307-777-5700
babern@state.wy.us