South Carolina § 40-7-300 - Practicing barbers from other states; requirements for receiving certificate of registration to practice in state.
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§ 40-7-300. Practicing barbers from other states; requirements for receiving certificate of registration to practice in state.
A person who has practiced barbering in another state or country which has licensing requirements which meet or exceed the requirements of this chapter, as determined by the board, and who moves into this State, before practicing barbering in South Carolina shall submit to the board:
(1) notarized statements from previous employers establishing that the person has been licensed and actively has practiced barbering for the preceding calendar year;
(2) a letter from the licensing board of the state or country from which the person is moving verifying that the person is licensed and in good standing with the board of that state or country;
(3) a certificate that the person has read, understands, and will abide by the provisions of this chapter and regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(4) a completed application for a certificate of registration upon a form provided by the board.
Upon receipt of these documents, the board shall issue the person a certificate of registration to practice barbering in this State.
HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 137, SECTION 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1937 (40) 339; 1942 Code SECTION 5250-42; 1952 Code SECTION 56-265; 1956 (49) 1588; 1962 Code SECTION 56-265; 1967 (55) 392; 1978 Act No. 433; 1981 Act No. 143, SECTION 3; 1989 Act No. 87, SECTION 6; 1992 Act No. 356, SECTION 2; 1976 Code SECTION 40-7-160.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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