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WV Code § 30-27-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-9. Professional License From Another State; License to Practice in This State; Provisional License to Practice in This State

(a) The board shall issue a professional license to practice to an applicant of good moral character who holds a valid license or other authorization to practice in that particular field from another state, if the applicant demonstrates that he or she:(1) Holds a valid license or other authorization to practice in another state which was granted after completion of educational requirements required in another state; (2) Does not have charges pending against his or her valid license or other authorization to practice and has never had a valid license or other authorization to practice revoked;(3) Has paid the applicable fee;(4) Is at least 18 years of age;(5) Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the "ability to benefit test" approved by the United States Department of Education;(6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States;(7) Has presented a certificate of health issued by a licensed physician; and(8) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.(b) The board shall award an applicant holding an expired license from another state a provisional license to practice in this state: Provided, That applicant does not have charges pending against his or her expired license or other authorization to practice and has never had a license revoked or other authorization to practice revoked. The provisional license will become a full license after the applicant:(1) Has worked for one year under the supervision of someone with a valid license in this state; (2) Does not have any complaints filed against him or her during the year the applicant holds a provisional license;(3) Has paid all applicable fees for a provisional license and valid license;(4) Is at least 18 years of age;(5) Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the "ability to benefit test" approved by the United States Department of Education;(6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States;(7) Has presented a certificate of health issued by a licensed physician; and(8) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.The board may determine the applicable fees for a provisional license: Provided, That the cost shall not exceed one-half the cost of a full license.
WV Code § 30-27-10 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-10. Professional License and Certificate Renewal Requirements

(a) A professional licensee and certificate holder shall annually on or before January 1, renew his or her professional license or certificate by completing a form prescribed by the board, paying the renewal fee and submitting any other information required by the board.(b) The board shall charge a fee for each renewal of a license or certificate, and a late fee for any renewal not paid by the due date.(c) The board shall require as a condition of renewal of a professional license or certificate that each licensee or certificate holder complete continuing education: subject to the following exceptions:(1) When a barber or cosmetologist has been licensed and in practice for ten years, that barber or cosmetologist will not be required to complete any continuing education other than a three-hour sanitation class every other year for a period of ten years; and(2) A person, who by education and experience qualifies to be a barber and a cosmetologist or a barber crossover or cosmetologist crossover, may elect to be licensed solely as a barber and shall not be required to attend or participate in continuing education programs that are not required of licensed barbers. (d) The board may approve for continuing education credit any education course providing instruction in any curriculum, subject matter or discipline included in the education required for licensure that is submitted to the board or offered by:(1) A licensed school or instructor, outside of school instruction;(2) A manufacturer or distributor of barbering, aesthetics, nail technology or cosmetology products;(3) A barber or cosmetology trade organization; or(4) Any course offered at an accredited private or public university, college or community college in this state that relates to the profession or a general business class.(e) The board may deny an application for renewal for any reason which would justify the denial of an original application for a license or certificate.(f) The board shall recognize reciprocity for military barbers for the purpose of the state examination for barbers.
WV Code § 30-27-11 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-11. Work Permit

(a) The board may issue a work permit to practice to an applicant who meets the following conditions:(1) Has graduated from a licensed school approved by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (CCTCE), Department of Education in conjunction with CCTCE or Department of Education with the Department of Corrections or has completed education requirements in another state and meets the licensure provisions of the board;(2) Is waiting to take the examination;(3) Has employment in the field in which he or she applied to take the examination and is working under the general supervision of a professional licensee;(4) Has paid the work permit fee;(5) Has presented a certificate of health issued by a licensed physician;(6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and(7) Meets all the other requirements specified by the board.(b) A work permit expires at the end of the month after issuance following the next examination in the specific field. A work permit may be renewed once.(c) While in effect, a work permitee is subject to the restrictions and requirements imposed by this article.
WV Code § 30-27-11a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-11a. Shampoo Assistant

[Repealed.]
WV Code § 30-27-12 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-12. Student Registration; Classes

(a) Prior to commencing studies in a licensed school, a student shall acquire a student registration issued by the board.(b) An applicant for a student registration shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she meets the following conditions:(1) Is enrolled as a student in a licensed school;(2) Is of good moral character;(3) Has paid the required fee;(4) Has presented a certificate of health issued by a licensed physician; and(5) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States.(c) The student registration is good during the prescribed period of study for the student.(d) The student may perform acts constituting barbering, hairstyling, cosmetology, aesthetics or nail care in a school under the general supervision of a master or certified instructor.(e) The student is not required to take class hours that are consecutive.
WV Code § 30-27-13 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-13. Display of Professional License and Permits

(a) The board shall prescribe the form for a professional license and work and student permits, including a photograph, and may issue a duplicate license or permit upon payment of a fee.(b) Every professional licensee and work permitee shall display his or her license or permit in a conspicuous place at his or her work station.(c) Every student shall have available his or her student permit and be able to produce it upon request.(d) Every professional licensee, work permitee, or certificate holder must present such license, permit, certification or registration to an investigator/inspector or a board member upon request.
WV Code § 30-27-14 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-14. Health Certificate Requirements

(a) It is unlawful for a person to practice as a professional licensee, certificate holder or be a permitee or be a certified instructor while having an infectious, contagious or communicable disease.(b) The board may, with cause, require a professional licensee, permitee, certificate holder or certified instructor to submit to a physical examination and file a certificate of health.
WV Code § 30-27-15 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-15. Schools May Provide Certain Classes at Different Locations

A licensed school may provide clinical instruction and theory instruction in separate locations. Any school authorized under this article cannot be established within the same physical structure as a salon, spa or similar business licensed under W. Va. Code §30-27-17.
WV Code § 30-27-16 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-16. Certification Requirements to Be an Instructor in a School

(a) The board may issue a certificate to be an instructor in a school to an applicant who meets the following requirements:(1) Meets the educational requirements established by the board;(2) Has completed and passed a course in teaching techniques at a post-secondary educational level;(3) Has passed the instructor examination;(4) Has paid the appropriate fees;(5) Presents a certificate of health from a licensed physician;(6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and(7) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.(b) All instructor certifications must be renewed annually or biennially on or before January 1 and pay a renewal fee.(c) A certification to be an instructor issued by the board prior to January 1, 2009, shall for all purposes be considered a certification issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a certification issued prior to January 1, 2009, must renew the certification pursuant to the provisions of this article.(d) An instructor with an expired certificate must comply with the following to renew his or her certificate:(1) Notify the board that he or she wants to be placed on inactive status; or(2) Pay all lapsed renewal fees;(3) Present a new certificate of health; and(4) Meet the qualifications for certification set out in this article.(e) A certified instructor is not required to have an active professional license, unless the instructor is in fact practicing outside the scope of his or her employment as an instructor.
WV Code § 30-27-17 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-17. Salon License Requirements

(a) Prior to opening a salon, any person, firm or corporation owning and/or operating a salon, and any person, firm or corporation practicing in a field authorized by this article, shall meet the following requirements to acquire a salon license to do business:(1) The salon has been approved by the board as having met all the requirements and qualifications for the place of business as are required by this article;(2) Notify the board, in writing, at least twenty days before the proposed opening date, so there can be an inspection of the salon: Provided, That if an inspection is not made within ten days of the opening of the salon, or a salon license to open has not been granted or refused, then the salon may open provisionally subject to a later inspection and to all other provisions and rules provided in this article;(3) Pay all applicable fees;(4) All rooms, facilities, bathrooms, toilets and adjoining rooms used in the place of business are kept clean, sanitary, well lighted and ventilated at all times. The use of chunk alum, powder puffs and styptic pencils in any shop is prohibited;(5) Every professional licensee, certificate holder, or permitee in the place of business thoroughly cleans his or her hands with soap and water immediately before serving any patron; and(6) Every patron is served with clean, freshly laundered linen that is kept in a closed cabinet used for that purpose only. All linens, immediately after being used, must be placed in a receptacle used for that purpose only.(b) All rules shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place in each place of business.(c) All salon licenses must be renewed annually on or before July 1 and pay a renewal fee.(d) A license to operate a salon issued by the board prior to July 1, 2009, shall for all purposes be considered a salon license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to July 1, 2009, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.(e) The salon license shall be permanently displayed in the salon and a suitable sign shall be displayed at the main entrance of the salon which shall plainly indicate what type of salon is being operated.
WV Code § 30-27-17a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-17a. Mobile Shops

(a) Every mobile shop in this state offering services set forth in this article shall be operated under the supervision and management of a professional licensee or certificate holder licensed under this article.(b) Prior to opening a mobile shop, any person, firm, or corporation owning and/or operating the mobile shop shall meet the following requirements to acquire a mobile shop license to do business:(1) Provide to the board a physical description and photographs of the exterior of the mobile shop and, if applicable, its vehicle registration number to facilitate ready identification of the mobile shop;(2) Meet all board requirements and qualifications for a place of business, not incompatible with a mobile facility, as are required by this article;(3) Notify the board, in writing, at least 20 days before the proposed opening date, so there can be an inspection of the mobile shop: Provided, That if an inspection is not made within 10 days of the opening of the mobile shop, or a mobile shop license to open has not been granted or refused, then the mobile shop may open provisionally subject to a later inspection and to all other provisions and rules provided in this article; and(4) Pay all applicable fees. (c) Every mobile shop shall be equipped with an electronic device, approved by the board, capable of transmitting its location, as well as an identifying label or call sign, to the board at all times. This device shall be in operation at all times that the mobile shop is open and at additional times specified by the board. (d) If the mobile shop visits identified locations on a regular schedule, the managing licensee shall provide a copy of the schedule to the board and shall notify the board in writing of any changes to the regular schedule within five days of changing the schedule.(e) Each mobile unit shall, at a minimum, be equipped with each of the following functioning systems:(1) A self-contained, potable water supply of not less than 100 gallons, and waste water collection tanks shall be of adequate capacity;(2) Continuous, on-demand hot water tanks which shall have not less than a six-gallon capacity; and(3) A cooling and heating system sufficient to maintain a comfortable room temperature in the mobile shop during all hours of operation.(f) All mobile shop licenses must be renewed annually on or before July 1 and pay a renewal fee.(g) The mobile shop license shall be permanently displayed in the mobile shop, and a suitable sign shall be displayed at the entrance of the mobile shop which shall plainly indicate the business conducted therein.
WV Code § 30-27-18 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-18. Salon Management Requirements

(a) Every salon in this state offering the services set forth in this article shall be operated under the supervision and management of a professional licensee or certificate holder licensed under this article.(b) Any services set forth in this article may be conducted within the same salon. A suitable sign shall be displayed at the main entrance of all salons plainly indicating the business conducted therein.
WV Code § 30-27-19 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-19. Booth or Chair Rental Registration Requirements

(a) Any professional licensee or certificate holder who elects to rent or lease a booth or chair from a licensed salon owner and/or operator must comply with the following to receive a registration from the board:(1) Register with the board;(2) Register with the state Tax Division and present the registration to the board;(3) Pay a registration fee;(4) Notify the board of the length of any rental or lease agreement;(5) State the name of the person or salon from which a chair or booth is being rented or leased; and(6) State the effective date of the rental or lease. (b) If a person registered with the board pursuant to this section elects to move from one salon to rent or lease a chair or booth from another salon, then he or she must register again with the board and pay a fee.(c) Each licensed salon owner and/or operator who elects to rent or lease chairs or booths shall notify the board in writing of such rental or lease within ten days of the effective date of the rental or lease.(d) The board shall quarterly notify the state Tax Commissioner of all persons registered pursuant to this section during the previous quarter. Such notice shall be in writing and shall include the following:(1) The names of all the registered professional licensees or certificate holders;(2) The names of the salons where space is being rented or leased; and(3) The length of time of each rental or lease agreement.(e) All registrations must be renewed annually on or before July 1 and pay a renewal fee.(f) A registration to rent or lease a booth or chair issued by the board prior to July 1, 2009, shall for all purposes be considered a registration issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a registration to rent or lease a booth or chair issued prior to July 1, 2009, must renew the registration pursuant to the provisions of this article.
WV Code § 30-27-21 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-21. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal

(a) Hearings shall be governed by the provisions of section eight, article one of this chapter.(b) The board may conduct the hearing or elect to have an administrative law judge conduct the hearing.(c) If the hearing is conducted by an administrative law judge, at the conclusion of a hearing he or she shall prepare a proposed written order containing findings of fact and conclusions of law. The proposed order may contain proposed disciplinary actions if the board so directs. The board may accept, reject or modify the decision of the administrative law judge.(d) Any member or the executive director of the board has the authority to administer oaths, examine any person under oath and issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.(e) If, after a hearing, the board determines the licensee, permittee, registrant or certificate holder has violated subsection (g) of this section or the board's rules, a formal written decision shall be prepared which contains findings of fact, conclusions of law and a specific description of the disciplinary actions imposed.
WV Code § 30-27-22 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-22. Judicial Review

Any licensee, permittee, registrant or certificate holder adversely affected by a decision of the board entered after a hearing may obtain judicial review of the decision in accordance with section four, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, and may appeal any ruling resulting from judicial review in accordance with article six, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code.
WV Code § 30-27-23 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-23. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties

(a) When, as a result of an investigation under this article or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a licensee, permitee, registrant or certificate holder has committed a criminal offense under this article, the board may bring its information to the attention of an appropriate law-enforcement official.(b) Effective July 15, 2009, a person violating a provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or confined in jail not more than six months, or both fined and confined.
WV Code § 30-27-24 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 27. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists|§30-27-24. Single Act Evidence of Practice

In any action brought or in any proceeding initiated under this article, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this article is sufficient to justify a penalty, injunction, restraining order or conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct.
WV Code § 30-28-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 28. West Virginia Occupational Therapy Practice Act|§30-28-1. Short Title

This article is known and may be cited as the "West Virginia Occupational Therapy Practice Act."
WV Code § 30-28-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 28. West Virginia Occupational Therapy Practice Act|§30-28-2. Applicable Law

The practices licensed under the provisions of this article and the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy are subject to the provisions of article one of this chapter, the provisions of this article, and any rules promulgated hereunder.