N.J. Stat. § 45:5B-40: Construction of act relative to sale of merchandise, provision of certain services.

22. a. Nothing in P.L.2018, c.126 (C.45:5B-22.2 et al.) shall be construed to preclude the lawful sale of merchandise or the provision of services related to the beautification of the body or the enhancement of personal appearance in a hair braiding establishment, except that no services shall be rendered that are encompassed within the definition of cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, and skin care specialty.

b. To the extent that the board determines that certain ancillary beautification services provided in a hair braiding establishment pose a health hazard to the public, it may adopt regulations prohibiting the services or placing restrictions on the manner in with the services are offered in the hair braiding establishment.

L.2018, c.126, s.22; amended 2023, c.231, s.7.