LICENSING DECISION APPEAL PROCESS

If you have applied to the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia for licensure and your application (request) has been denied, you have the right to appeal the decision of the Executive Director.

An appeal request can be made via email, fax, or regular mail. There is no cost associated with an appeal.

Please Note: No person who was involved in an original credential review assessment and decision may partake in an appeal process or hearing related to that credential review decision.

Step 1

The Cosmetology Association must receive an appeal request with additional (new) supporting documentation from the credential review applicant within thirty (30) days of the original decision being rendered. Cosmetology Act, 2012, c. 39, s. 52(3) and By-Law 10.1

The Executive Director will review the appeal request and advise the Review Committee of the Appellant’s intention to appeal the original credential review decision within ten (10) days of receipt of appeal notice, with a copy of same being forwarded to Appellant.

Step 2

At least thirty (30) days prior to a hearing, the Review Committee shall notify the Appellant of:
  1. the type of hearing (oral or written submission only), and
  2. if necessary, the date, time, and location of the hearing.
Cosmetology Act, 2012, c. 39, s. 52(5) and (7), and By-Law 10.1

The Review Committee may conduct a review by holding an oral hearing or considering written submissions only.  Cosmetology Act, 2012, c. 39, s. 52 (5) and By-Law 10.1

A Review Hearing will be scheduled within 90 days of receipt of Appeal Notice.

Step 3

The Review Committee shall render its decision with reasons as to decision within twenty (20) days of the scheduled hearing date and provide a copy of the decision with reasons as to decision by electronic mail and regular mail to the Appellant and, if the Appellant’s appeal is denied, provide notice to the Appellant that the Appellant may appeal the Review Committee’s decision (on a matter of error in law only) to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal within (10) days of the decision being rendered. Cosmetology Act, 2012, c. 39, s. 55 and By-Laws 10.2 and 10.3
 

For a complete copy of the Act and By-Laws, please click here.

 
Cosmetology Association (NS)
128 Chain Lake Drive
Beechville, NS  B3S 1A2
Canada

Hours of Operation
Monday 8:30 - 4:00
Tuesday 8:30 - 4:00
Wednesday 8:30 - 4:00
Thursday 8:30 - 4:00
Friday 8:30 - 3:00

*Holiday or Weather closures/cancellations will be noted in the Calendar.
Office: (902) 468-6477
Fax: (902) 468-7147
Toll Free: (800) 765-8757

General Inquiries
info@nscosmetology.ca

Provincial Exam Information
jill@nscosmetology.ca

Executive Director
Dana Sharkey, CAE
executivedir@nscosmetology.ca 

Schools

Academy of Cosmetology
Hair, Esthetics, Makeup Artistry
33 Thornhill Drive, Unit 201. Dartmouth

Cape Breton Business College
Hair, Esthetics
93 Johnston Street, Sydney

CBBC - Halifax
Hair, Esthetics
1046 Barrington Street, Halifax
Eastern Esthetics
Nail Technology, Hair Removal, Eyelash Enhancements.
19 Crane Lake Drive, Halifax

Hair Design Centre
Hair, Esthetics, Makeup Artistry
278 Lacewood Drive, Halifax
Hair Masters
Hair, Esthetics, Nail Technology
26 Archibald Ave., North Sydney

Elevate Beauty Institute of Cosmetology
Hair, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Lash Technician
77 Crescent Drive, New Minas

NSCC Annapolis Campus
Hairdressing
50 Elliott Road, Middleton
NSCC Burridge Campus
Hair, Esthetics, Nail Technology
372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth

NSCC Marconi Campus
Hairdressing
1240 Grand Lake Road, Sydney

NSCC Pictou Campus
Hairdressing
39 Acadia Avenue, Stellarton