Ohio § 4709.02

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4709.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4709.02.

Except 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4709.02

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4709.02 cover?

Section 4709.02 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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