Ohio § 4709.01

§ 4709.01.

As used in this chapter: (A)(1) Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, “ the practice of barbering ” means any one or more of the following when performed upon the head, neck, or face

for cosmetic purposes and when performed upon the public for pay, free, or otherwise: (a) Shaving the face, shaving around the vicinity of the ears and neckline, or trimming

facial hair; (b) Cutting or styling hair; (c) Facials, skin care, or scalp massages; (d) Shampooing, bleaching, coloring, straightening, or permanent waving hair; (e) Cutting, fitting, or forming head caps for wigs or hair pieces. (2) “ The practice of barbering ” does not include the practice of natural hair styling. (B) “ Barber ” means an individual who engages in the practice of barbering. (C) “ Barber instructor ” means an individual authorized to teach the theory and practice of barbering. (D) “ Assistant barber instructor ” means an individual authorized to assist a barber instructor in teaching the theory

and practice of barbering. (E) “ Barber pole ” means a cylinder or pole with alternating stripes of any combination including red

and white, and red, white, and blue, which run diagonally along the length of the

cylinder or pole. (F) “ Barber shop ” means any premises, building, or part of a building in which an individual engages

in the practice of barbering. (G) “ Biennial licensing period ” means the two-year period beginning on the first day of September of an even-numbered

year and ending on the last day of August of the next even-numbered year. (H) “Cosmetic therapy,” “ practice of natural hair styling ,” and “school” have the same meanings as in section 4713.01 of the Revised Code . (I) “ Independent contractor ” means an individual who is not an employee of a barber shop but practices barbering

within a barber shop. (J) “ Infection control ” means the practice of preventing the spread of infections and disease by ensuring

that a barber shop, including all equipment and implements in the barber shop, are

maintained by doing all of the following, as applicable: (1) Removing surface or visible dirt or debris by cleaning with soap, detergent, or a

chemical cleaner, followed by rinsing with clean water; (2) Using a chemical disinfectant to kill or denature bacteria, fungi, and viruses; (3) Applying heat or using other procedures to eliminate, remove, or kill all forms of

microbial life present on a surface or contained in a fluid.