Section 4709.02 - Prohibited practicesExcept as otherwise provided in this chapter, no individual shall do any of the following:
(A) Engage in the practice of barbering without one of the following: (1) A current, valid barber license issued under section 4709.07 or 4709.08 of the Revised Code;(2) A current, valid temporary pre-examination work permit issued under section 4709.071 of the Revised Code.(B) Operate a barber shop without a current, valid barber shop license issued under section 4709.09 of the Revised Code;(C) Except as provided in section 4713.45 of the Revised Code, teach or assist in teaching the theory and practice of barbering without a current, valid barber instructor or assistant barber instructor license issued under section 4709.072 of the Revised Code;(D) Use or display a barber pole for the purpose of advertising or offering barber services without a current, valid barber shop license issued under section 4709.09 of the Revised Code;(E) Use fraud or deceit in obtaining or applying for a license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter;(F) Employ an individual to perform the practice of barbering unless the individual holds one of the following: (1) A current, valid barber license issued under section 4709.07 or 4709.08 of the Revised Code;(2) A current, valid temporary pre-examination work permit issued under section 4709.071 of the Revised Code.(G) Practice barbering at a barber shop as an independent contractor without a current, valid independent contractor license issued under section 4709.09 of the Revised Code;(H) Provide any of the following at a barber shop for pay, free, or otherwise: (1) Massage therapy, unless the individual has a current, valid license issued by the state medical board under section 4731.15 of the Revised Code;(2) Any other professional service, unless the individual has a current, valid license or certificate issued by the professional regulatory board of this state that regulates the profession;(3) Cosmetic therapy, unless the individual is authorized by rules adopted under section 4709.05 of the Revised Code.(I) Practice barbering in a location other than a barber shop unless exempted under section 4709.031 or 4713.351 of the Revised Code;(J) Aid or abet any individual or entity in any of the following: (1) Violating this chapter or a rule adopted under it;(2) Obtaining a license or permit fraudulently;(3) Falsely pretending to hold a current, valid license or permit.Added by 135th General Assembly,HB 158,§1, eff. 10/24/2024.Repealed by 135th General Assembly,HB 158,§3, eff. 10/24/2024.Amended by 132nd General Assembly, HB 49,§101.01, eff. 1/21/2018.Effective Date: 5/14/1992 .