Hi, my name is Yuri and I need a Petition for Declaratory Statement. I am a Certified Ophthalmic Technician and I would like to perform lash extensions in the state of Florida, I am trying to do it without going to cosmetology school as I have an extensive knowledge of the eye. In the state of Florida there are certain exemptions to licensure. I need to request an opinion from the Board of Cosmetology and submit a request for Declaratory Statement to the Board of Cosmetology. Do you think you can help me? I will paste the e-mail they sent me below and a sample of a petition that I found online for reference. Dear Yuri Olivera, Thank you for contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) regarding the Board of Cosmetology. In order to obtain a cosmetologist or specialist license in Florida, you are required to complete schooling hours in a Florida cosmetology school or specialist program. If you are providing anything of value for cosmetology services, you need a cosmetology license; however, there are certain exemptions to licensure. You may review Florida Statute 477.0135 available at the link below for exemptions. http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/cosmetology/statutes-and-rules/ Please be aware that the department cannot render legal advice, give opinions, nor interpret the statutes. You may seek legal counsel to assist you with your concerns if needed. If you would like to request an opinion from the Board of Cosmetology, you may submit a request for Declaratory Statement to the Board of Cosmetology, P.O. Box 5377, Tallahassee, Florida 32314- 5377. Please refer to Section 120.565, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-105, Florida Administrative Code, which explain the requirements for a Petition for Declaratory Statement. If you need further assistance on this matter or other license inquiries in the future, please note that online functions are available at MyFloridaLicense.com which will allow you to submit an application, check the status of the application, make a payment, renew your license, and obtain other information and resources. If you need further information, you can reach us at 850.487.1395 or by completing our email correspondence form available online at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/contactus/.
