Continuation of board.

The existence and functioning of the Alabama Board of Cosmetology, created and functioning pursuant to Sections 34-7A-1 to 34-7A-25, inclusive, is continued pursuant to this chapter. All rights, duties, property, real or personal, and all other effects existing in the name of the Alabama Board of Cosmetology, or in any other name by which the board has been known, shall continue in the name of the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Any reference to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology, or any other name by which the board has been known, in any existing law, contract, or other instrument shall constitute a reference to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering as created in this chapter. All actions of the Alabama Board of Cosmetology lawfully done prior to August 1, 2013, by the board or by the executive director or administrative assistant are approved, ratified, and confirmed. The board as constituted on August 1, 2013, shall constitute the board under this chapter.

(Act 2013-371, p. 1330, §1.)