DC government corruption

[Anonymous]

Looks like someone from DCRA (the part that is now DLCP) is/was taking licensing kickbacks to give unqualified people cosmetology and barber licenses for money.

https://wjla.com/features/i-team/dc-cosmetology-license-department-of-licensing-and-consumer-protection-barber-beauty-school-industry-fake-certification-francis-olivia-french-mayor-muriel-bowser-institute-classes-hair-stylist-professional-training-paul-mitchell-david-brunson#

[Anonymous]

I mean, this has been DCRA’s grift for decades. The bldg inspectors were the worst.

[Anonymous]

You must be new. Corruption in DC government is endemic and has been for decades.

[Anonymous]

Cosmetology and barbers don't need extensive licensing requirements. It's gatekeeping.

The argument I heard was that they use "chemicals" and have "sharp" tools. By that logic, landscapers should have licenses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cosmetology and barbers don't need extensive licensing requirements. It's gatekeeping.

The argument I heard was that they use "chemicals" and have "sharp" tools. By that logic, landscapers should have licenses.

The hygiene requirements are my big concern. I don't want to catch someone's skin disease because the barber wasn't trained in cleaning their tools properly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You must be new. Corruption in DC government is endemic and has been for decades.

Ok, cool. Then we shouldn't care about it? Weird take, bro.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cosmetology and barbers don't need extensive licensing requirements. It's gatekeeping.

The argument I heard was that they use "chemicals" and have "sharp" tools. By that logic, landscapers should have licenses.

The hygiene requirements are my big concern. I don't want to catch someone's skin disease because the barber wasn't trained in cleaning their tools properly.

Licensing doesn't enforce this though. You want inspection of registered businesses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cosmetology and barbers don't need extensive licensing requirements. It's gatekeeping.

The argument I heard was that they use "chemicals" and have "sharp" tools. By that logic, landscapers should have licenses.

I agree; I know too many young men in the city that want to cut hair legally, but the cost for the licensing is obscene.

[Anonymous]

Cheat on your taxes. Jump the metro turnstiles. Print out those fake dealer plates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You must be new. Corruption in DC government is endemic and has been for decades.

A fish rots from the head first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cosmetology and barbers don't need extensive licensing requirements. It's gatekeeping.

The argument I heard was that they use "chemicals" and have "sharp" tools. By that logic, landscapers should have licenses.

The hygiene requirements are my big concern. I don't want to catch someone's skin disease because the barber wasn't trained in cleaning their tools properly.

Licensing doesn't enforce this though. You want inspection of registered businesses.

The new DLCP has the cosmetology board, cosmetology licensing applications/licensing, and registered businesses all under its purview.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cosmetology and barbers don't need extensive licensing requirements. It's gatekeeping.

The argument I heard was that they use "chemicals" and have "sharp" tools. By that logic, landscapers should have licenses.

The hygiene requirements are my big concern. I don't want to catch someone's skin disease because the barber wasn't trained in cleaning their tools properly.

Licensing doesn't enforce this though. You want inspection of registered businesses.

The new DLCP has the cosmetology board, cosmetology licensing applications/licensing, and registered businesses all under its purview.

So why don't food vendors have the same extensive licensing requirements? You don't need a thousand hours of food prep training to open a hotdog cart or work in a McDonald's.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cosmetology and barbers don't need extensive licensing requirements. It's gatekeeping.

The argument I heard was that they use "chemicals" and have "sharp" tools. By that logic, landscapers should have licenses.

The hygiene requirements are my big concern. I don't want to catch someone's skin disease because the barber wasn't trained in cleaning their tools properly.

Licensing doesn't enforce this though. You want inspection of registered businesses.

The new DLCP has the cosmetology board, cosmetology licensing applications/licensing, and registered businesses all under its purview.

So why don't food vendors have the same extensive licensing requirements? You don't need a thousand hours of food prep training to open a hotdog cart or work in a McDonald's.

I think food vendors are licensed under DLCP, but with DOH guidelines. Not sure.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cosmetology and barbers don't need extensive licensing requirements. It's gatekeeping.

The argument I heard was that they use "chemicals" and have "sharp" tools. By that logic, landscapers should have licenses.

The hygiene requirements are my big concern. I don't want to catch someone's skin disease because the barber wasn't trained in cleaning their tools properly.

Licensing doesn't enforce this though. You want inspection of registered businesses.

The new DLCP has the cosmetology board, cosmetology licensing applications/licensing, and registered businesses all under its purview.

So why don't food vendors have the same extensive licensing requirements? You don't need a thousand hours of food prep training to open a hotdog cart or work in a McDonald's.

I think food vendors are licensed under DLCP, but with DOH guidelines. Not sure.

It's good to know that food requires less hygiene than hair. 1000 hours of training to cut hair. 0 hours of training to make a burger.

https://beautyschoolprograms.com/cosmetology-licensing-requirements/

[Anonymous]

Restaurants do need licenses and certified food managers on staff. And they are subject to inspection.