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Institute for Justice: Montana Governor Signs Legislation Exempting Natural Hair Braiding From Licensing
April 25, 2023
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 (TNSper) -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release:

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed HB 353, a bill to revise cosmetology laws that exempts natural hair braiders from licensing requirements. Prior to the bill, Montana braiders were required to get a cosmetology license needing 1500 hours of education. Montana joins the majority of states to become the 33rd that requires no license for natural braiding.

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