Ralph v. State Board of Cosmetology

OPINION BY

Judge PELLEGRINI.

Deborah Eckstine Ralph (Ralph) and DeRielle Designworks Academy (the Academy) appeal from an order of the State Board of Cosmetology (Board) imposing a $2,000 civil penalty against Ralph and a $1,000 civil penalty against the Academy for violating 49 Pa.Code § 7.123 by requiring cosmetology students to perform janitorial functions as part of their education. Both Ralph and the Academy hold licenses to practice cosmetology in the Commonwealth, and Ralph is the operator and school supervisor of the Academy. On November 15, 1999, Professional Conduct Investigators D.W.…