A person shall be qualified for licensure as an electrologist if that person has met all of the following requirements:
         (1) Has applied in writing on the prescribed forms
    
and has paid the required fees.
        (2) Has not violated any of the provisions of Section
    
75 of this Act or the rules promulgated under this Act. The Department shall take into consideration any felony conviction of the applicant, but a conviction shall not operate as an absolute bar to licensure.
        (3) Is at least 18 years of age.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 412/30

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

         (4) Has received his or her high school diploma or
    
equivalent.
        (5) Has completed a total of 600 hours in the study
    
of electrology over a period of not less than 16 weeks nor more than 4 consecutive years at a program approved by the Department. Upon approval by the Department, time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph. If an applicant completed a program before December 31, 2003, the program may be less than 600 hours if it is approved by the Department.
        (6) Has successfully completed an examination
    
approved by the Department that tests the applicant’s knowledge of the theory and clinical practice of electrology.
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