Bill > HB542

This bill makes changes to the law governing the regulation of cosmetologists and barbers in Ohio. It repeals and reenacts various sections of the Revised Code related to the practice of barbering, the licensure and regulation of barbers and barber shops, and the regulation of schools that provide instruction in barbering. The key provisions of the bill are: - It defines the "practice of barbering" and related terms, and requires individuals to hold a valid barber license, barber shop license, or independent contractor license to engage in the practice of barbering in Ohio. - It establishes the requirements to obtain a barber license, barber instructor license, assistant barber instructor license, and barber shop license, including passing required examinations and meeting minimum training and experience standards. - It allows the State Cosmetology and Barber Board to adopt rules to regulate the practice of barbering, including setting infection control standards and governing the administration of examinations and licensure requirements. - It authorizes the Board to take disciplinary action, including fines and license suspensions or revocations, against individuals or barber shops that violate the law or Board rules. - It provides for the renewal and restoration of barber and instructor licenses, including allowing the Board to establish a continuing education requirement. - It makes various other changes to align the regulation of barbering with the regulation of cosmetology under current law. The bill aims to update and streamline the regulation of barbering in Ohio, including by consolidating regulatory oversight under the State Cosmetology and Barber Board.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA134-HB-542