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4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule:

Section 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., discusses the parameters of an agency’s rule-making authority, stating an agency, “…may promulgate rules interpreting provisions of any statute enforced or administered by the agency, if the agency considers it necessary to effectuate the purpose of the statute. . .”

Section 454.25 (1) (ag), Stats. provides that “[t]he department shall promulgate rules permitting the use of a chemical process in the practice of barbering outside of a licensed establishment, except that the department may not promulgate any rule that restricts the use of a chemical process in cutting or styling hair in the practice of barbering.”

5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:

Approximately 80 hours.

6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:

Wisconsin licensed barbers and those seeking Wisconsin licensure as a barber from another state.

7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:

None.

8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule:

None.

Contact Person: Jon Derenne, Attorney, Department of Safety and Professional Services; [phone]; [e-mail].