Alabama § 45-37-40 - License Requirements.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-37-40 — License Requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-37-40. License Requirements.
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, association, or corporation to act as a barber, a barber teacher, an apprentice barber, a scalp specialist, house barber, or to operate a barber college, barber shop, or other like business, or to advertise or assume to act as such in any county within this state having a population of 400,000 or more according to the last or any subsequent federal decennial census without first having obtained a license issued by the barber commission of the county wherein such act is done or sought to be done. No partnership, association, or corporation shall be granted a license unless every member or officer of such partnership, association, or corporation, who actively engages in the barber business, barber college, or like business of such partnership, association, or corporation, shall hold a license as a barber, issued pursuant to this part. It shall also be unlawful for anyone to violate this part.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-37-40
What does Code of Alabama § 45-37-40 cover?
Section 45-37-40 ("License Requirements.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 45-37-40?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 45-37-40" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.
How does Alabama § 45-37-40 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alabama can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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