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2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4712 | Ohio Credit Services Organization Act › Section 4712.09 | Waiving Rights.

Effective:
April 16, 1993
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 323 - 119th General Assembly
(A) No credit services organization shall cause or attempt to cause a buyer to waive a right under sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code.
(B) Any waiver by a buyer of a right under sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code is void.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4712 | Ohio Credit Services Organization Act › Section 4712.10 | Action for Recovery of Damages.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
(A)(1) A buyer injured by a violation of sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code may bring an action for recovery of damages.
(2) Damages awarded under division (A)(1) of this section shall not be less than the amount paid by the buyer to the credit services organization, plus reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
(3) The buyer may be awarded punitive damages.
(4) No action shall be brought under division (A)(1) of this section after four years after the date of the execution of the contract for services to which the action relates.
(B)(1) The division of financial institutions, the attorney general, or a buyer may bring an action to enjoin a violation of sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code.
(2) The division may initiate criminal proceedings under sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code by presenting any evidence of criminal violations to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense may be prosecuted. If the prosecuting attorney does not prosecute the violations, or at the request of the prosecuting attorney, the division shall present any evidence of criminal violations to the attorney general, who may proceed in the prosecution with all the rights, privileges, and powers conferred by law on prosecuting attorneys, including the power to appear before grand juries and to interrogate witnesses before such grand juries. These powers of the attorney general shall be in addition to any other applicable powers of the attorney general.
(C) The remedies provided by this section are in addition to any other remedy provided by law.
(D) In any proceeding or action brought under sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code, the burden of proving an exemption under those sections is on the person claiming the benefit of the exemption.
(E) No person shall be deemed to violate sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code with respect to any act taken or omission made in reliance on a written notice, written interpretation, or written report from the superintendent of financial institutions, unless there is a subsequent amendment to those sections, or the rules promulgated thereunder, that affects the superintendent's notice, interpretation, or report.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4712 | Ohio Credit Services Organization Act › Section 4712.11 | Violating Consumer Sales Practices Act.

Effective:
April 16, 1993
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 323 - 119th General Assembly
(A) A violation of division (J) of section 4712.02, division (E) of section 4712.04, division (D) or (E) of section 4712.05, division (A) of section 4712.06, section 4712.07 or 4712.08, or division (A) of section 4712.09 of the Revised Code is deemed to be an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of section 1345.02 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4712 | Ohio Credit Services Organization Act › Section 4712.12 | Investigating Violations - Injunctions.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
(A) The division of financial institutions may investigate alleged violations of sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code, or the rules adopted thereunder, or complaints concerning any such violation. The division may make application to the court of common pleas for an order enjoining any such violation and, upon a showing by the division that a person has committed, or is about to commit, such a violation, the court shall grant an injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate relief.
(B) In conducting any investigation pursuant to this section, the division may compel, by subpoena, witnesses to testify in relation to any matter over which it has jurisdiction, and may require the production of any book, record, or other document pertaining to such matter. If a person fails to file any statement or report, obey any subpoena, give testimony, produce any book, record, or other document as required by such a subpoena, or permit photocopying of any book, record, or other document subpoenaed, the court of common pleas of any county in this state, upon application made to it by the division, shall compel obedience by attachment proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from the court or a refusal to testify therein.
(C) If the division determines that a person is engaged in, or is believed to be engaged in, activities that may constitute a violation of sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code, the division may, after notice and a hearing conducted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, issue a cease and desist order. Such an order shall be enforceable in the court of common pleas.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4712 | Ohio Credit Services Organization Act › Section 4712.13 | Disclosing Certificate of Registration Number.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
A credit services organization shall disclose in any printed or published advertisement relating to the credit services organization's services, the number designated on the certificate of registration that is issued to the credit services organization by the division of financial institutions under sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code. No credit services organization shall fail to comply with this section.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4712 | Ohio Credit Services Organization Act › Section 4712.14 | Administrative Rules.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
The superintendent of financial institutions may adopt, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, reasonable rules to carry out the purposes of sections 4712.01 to 4712.14 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4712 | Ohio Credit Services Organization Act › Section 4712.15 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.

Effective:
March 22, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 247 - 129th General Assembly
The superintendent of financial institutions shall comply with section 4776.20 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4712 | Ohio Credit Services Organization Act › Section 4712.99 | Penalty.

Effective:
October 29, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 123 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) Whoever violates division (J) of section 4712.02, division (E) of section 4712.04, division (D) or (E) of section 4712.05, division (A) of section 4712.06, section 4712.07 or 4712.08, or division (A) of section 4712.09 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree.
(B)(1) Whoever violates section 4712.071 of the Revised Code is guilty of a minor misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars.
(2) The offense established under section 4712.071 of the Revised Code is a strict liability offense and section 2901.20 of the Revised Code does not apply. The designation of this offense as a strict liability offense shall not be construed to imply that any other offense for which there is no specified degree of culpability, whether in this section or another section of the Revised Code, is not a strict liability offense.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.03 | Meetings of Board.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board shall hold meetings to transact its business at least four times a year. The board may hold additional meetings as, in its judgment, are necessary. The board shall meet at the times and places it selects.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.04 | Single Member May Act for Board.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board may authorize any of its members, in writing, to undertake any proceedings authorized by this chapter, and the finding or order of such members is the finding of the board when confirmed by it.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.05 | Depositing Receipts.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
All receipts of the state cosmetology and barber board shall be deposited into the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licensing and regulatory fund. All vouchers of the board shall be approved by the board chairperson or executive director, or both, as authorized by the board.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.06 | Executive Director - Staff.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board shall annually appoint an executive director. The executive director may not be a member of the board, but subsequent to appointment, shall serve as secretary of the board. The executive director, before entering upon the discharge of the executive director's duties, shall file with the secretary of state a good and sufficient bond payable to the state, to ensure the faithful performance of duties of the office of executive director. The bond shall be in an amount the board requires. The premium of the bond shall be paid from appropriations made to the board for operating purposes. Whenever the term "executive director of the state board of cosmetology" or the term "executive director of the barber board," or variations thereof, is used, referred to, or designated in statute, rule, contract, grant, or other document, the use, reference, or designation shall be deemed to mean the "executive director of the state cosmetology and barber board."
The board may employ inspectors, examiners, consultants on contents of examinations, clerks, or other individuals as necessary for the administration of this chapter and Chapter 4709. of the Revised Code. All inspectors and examiners shall be licensed cosmetologists pursuant to this chapter or licensed barbers pursuant to Chapter 4709. of the Revised Code.
The board may appoint inspectors to inspect and investigate all facilities regulated by this chapter and Chapter 4709. of the Revised Code, including tanning facilities, to ensure compliance with this chapter and Chapter 4709. of the Revised Code, the rules adopted by the board, and the board's policies, in accordance with division (A)(11) of section 4713.07 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.071 | Annual Report.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) The state cosmetology and barber board shall annually submit a written report to the governor, president of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives. The report shall list all of the following for the preceding twelve-month period:
(1) The number of students enrolled in courses at licensed public and private schools of cosmetology and barbering;
(2) The number of students graduating from licensed public and private schools of cosmetology and barbering;
(3) The annual cost for students to attend each licensed public or private school of cosmetology and barbering;
(4) The loan default rates for licensed public and private schools of cosmetology and barbering;
(5) The first-time licensure passage rate for graduates of all public and private schools of cosmetology and barbering;
(6) The total number of new and renewal licenses in each profession;
(7) The total number of complaint-driven inspections conducted by the board;
(8) The total number and type of violations, including a list of the top ten violations, which shall aid in the identification of focus areas for continuing education purposes;
(9) The twenty salons and individuals cited with the most violations for unlicensed workers;
(10) The number of adjudications or other disciplinary action taken by the board.
(B) The board shall include in the final report under division (A) of this section any recommendations it has for changes to this chapter or Chapter 4709. of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.081 | Posting Copies of Sanitary Standards.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board shall furnish a copy of the sanitary standards established by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code to each individual to whom the board issues a practicing license, advanced license, license to operate a salon or school of cosmetology, or boutique services registration. The board also shall furnish a copy of the sanitary standards to each individual providing cosmetic therapy, massage therapy, or other professional service in a salon under section 4713.42 of the Revised Code. A salon or school of cosmetology provided a copy of the sanitary standards shall post the standards in a public and conspicuous place in the salon or school.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.082 | Posting Copies of Tanning Facility Standards.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board shall furnish a copy of the standards established by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code for installing and operating a tanning facility to each individual to whom the board issues a permit to operate a tanning facility. An individual provided a copy of the standards shall post the standards in a public and conspicuous place in the tanning facility.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.09 | Continuing Education.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board may adopt rules in accordance with section 4713.08 of the Revised Code to establish a continuing education requirement, not to exceed eight hours in a biennial licensing period, as a condition of renewal for a practicing license, advanced license, instructor license, or boutique services registration. These hours may include training in identifying and addressing the crime of trafficking in persons as described in section 2905.32 of the Revised Code. At least two of the eight hours of the continuing education requirement must be achieved in courses concerning safety and sanitation, and at least one hour of the eight hours of the continuing education requirement must be achieved in courses concerning law and rule updates.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.11 | Fees in Excess of Statutory Amounts.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board, subject to the approval of the controlling board, may establish fees in excess of the amounts provided by section 4713.10 of the Revised Code, provided that any fee increase does not exceed the amount permitted by more than fifty per cent.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.13 | Injunctions.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
Whenever in the judgment of the state cosmetology and barber board any individual has engaged in or is about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute a violation of this chapter, or any rule adopted under this chapter, the board may apply to the appropriate court for an order enjoining the acts or practices, and upon a showing by the board that the individual has engaged in the acts or practices, the court shall grant an injunction, restraining order, or other order as may be appropriate.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.141 | Examining Product Sample.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
An inspector employed by the state cosmetology and barber board may take a sample of a product used or sold in a salon or school of cosmetology for the purpose of examining the sample, or causing an examination of the sample to be made, to determine whether division (M) of section 4713.14 of the Revised Code has been violated.
Should the results of the test prove that division (M) of section 4713.14 of the Revised Code has been violated, the board shall take action in accordance with section 4713.64 of the Revised Code. A fine imposed under that section shall include the cost of the test. The person's license may be suspended or revoked.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.15 | No Treatment of Physical or Mental Disease.

Effective:
April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 415 - 124th General Assembly
This chapter does not permit any of the services or arts that are part of the practice of a branch of cosmetology to be used for the treatment or cure of a physical or mental disease or ailment.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.16 | Exemptions.

Effective:
October 17, 2019
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 166 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) This chapter does not prohibit any of the following:
(1) Practicing a branch of cosmetology without a license or registration if the individual does so for free at the individual's home for a family member who resides in the same household as the individual;
(2) The retail sale, or trial demonstration by application to the skin for purposes of retail sale, of cosmetics, preparations, tonics, antiseptics, creams, lotions, wigs, or hairpieces without a practicing license or registration;
(3) The retailing, at a salon, of cosmetics, preparations, tonics, antiseptics, creams, lotions, wigs, hairpieces, clothing, or any other items that pose no risk of creating unsanitary conditions at the salon;
(4) The provision of glamour photography services at a licensed salon if either of the following is the case:
(a) A branch of cosmetology is not practiced as part of the services.
(b) If a branch of cosmetology is practiced as part of the services, the part of the services that is a branch of cosmetology is performed by an individual who holds either of the following authorizing the individual to practice that branch of cosmetology:
(i) A current, valid license under section 4713.28, 4713.30, or 4713.34 of the Revised Code;
(ii) A current, valid temporary special occasion work permit issued under section 4713.37 of the Revised Code.
(5) A student engaging, as a student, in work connected with a branch of cosmetology taught at the school of cosmetology at which the student is enrolled;
(6) Practicing a branch of cosmetology without a license or registration if the individual does so for free for the purpose of researching or developing a cosmetic as defined in section 3715.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) A student in a career-technical program learning a branch of cosmetology may continue developing skills in the respective branch of cosmetology after completing the required coursework or obtaining a license in the respective branch of cosmetology by working in the licensed career-technical school clinic if the student does not receive any compensation. This allowance terminates upon the graduation of the student from the career-technical school.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.17 | Exceptions.

Effective:
April 12, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 442 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) The following persons are exempt from the provisions of this chapter, except, as applicable, section 4713.42 of the Revised Code:
(1) All individuals authorized to practice medicine, surgery, dentistry, and nursing or any of its branches in this state;
(2) Commissioned surgical and medical officers of the United States army, navy, air force, or marine hospital service when engaged in the actual performance of their official duties, and attendants attached to same;
(3) Funeral directors, embalmers, and apprentices licensed or registered under Chapter 4717. of the Revised Code;
(4) Persons who are engaged in the retail sale, cleaning, or beautification of wigs and hairpieces but who do not engage in any other act constituting the practice of a branch of cosmetology;
(5) Volunteers of hospitals, and homes as defined in section 3721.01 of the Revised Code, who render service to registered patients and inpatients who reside in such hospitals or homes. Such volunteers shall not use or work with any chemical products such as permanent wave, hair dye, or chemical hair relaxer, which without proper training would pose a health or safety problem to the patient.
(6) Nurse aides and other employees of hospitals and homes as defined in section 3721.01 of the Revised Code, who practice a branch of cosmetology on registered patients only as part of general patient care services and who do not charge patients directly on a fee for service basis;
(7) Massage therapists who hold current, valid licenses to practice massage therapy issued by the state medical board under section 4731.15 of the Revised Code, to the extent their actions are authorized by their licenses;
(8) Inmates who provide services related to a branch of cosmetology to other inmates, except when those services are provided in a licensed school of cosmetology within a state correctional institution for females.
(B) The director of rehabilitation and correction shall oversee the services described in division (A)(8) of this section with respect to sanitation and adopt rules governing those types of services provided by inmates.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.20 | License Application and Examination.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
Each individual who seeks admission to an examination conducted under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code shall submit both of the following to the state cosmetology and barber board:
(A) As part of a license application, proof that the individual satisfies all conditions to obtain the license for which the examination is conducted, other than the requirement to have passed the examination;
(B) A set of the individual's biometric fingerprint scan taken at the board's offices.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.21 | Reapplying for Examination.

Effective:
September 13, 2016
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 213 - 131st General Assembly
Both of the following may apply again under section 4713.20 of the Revised Code for admission to an examination conducted under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code:
(A) An individual who failed to appear for an examination that the individual was previously scheduled to take;
(B) An individual who appeared for a previously scheduled examination but failed to pass it.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.22 | Temporary Pre-Examination Work Permit.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) The state cosmetology and barber board shall issue a temporary pre-examination work permit to an individual who applies under section 4713.20 of the Revised Code for admission to an examination conducted under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code, if the individual satisfies all of the following conditions:
(1) Is seeking a practicing license or an instructor license;
(2) Has not previously failed an examination conducted under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code to determine the applicant's fitness to practice or instruct the branch of cosmetology for which the individual seeks a license;
(3) Pays to the board the applicable fee;
(4) Satisfies all other conditions established by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
(B) An individual issued a temporary pre-examination work permit may practice the branch of cosmetology for which the individual seeks a practicing license until the date the individual is scheduled to take an examination under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code. The individual shall practice under the supervision of an individual holding a current, valid license appropriate for the type of salon in which the permit holder practices.
(C) An individual issued a temporary pre-examination work permit may instruct the branch of cosmetology for which the individual seeks an instructor license for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty days.
(D) A temporary pre-examination work permit is renewable in accordance with rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.25 | Examination for Advanced License.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) The state cosmetology and barber board may administer a separate advanced cosmetologist examination for individuals who complete an advanced cosmetologist training course separate from a cosmetologist training course. The board may combine the advanced cosmetologist examination with the cosmetologist examination for individuals who complete a combined cosmetologist and advanced cosmetologist training course.
(B) The board may administer a separate advanced esthetician examination for individuals who complete an advanced esthetician training course separate from an esthetician training course. The board may combine the advanced esthetician examination with the esthetician examination for individuals who complete an esthetician and advanced esthetician training course.
(C) The board may administer a separate advanced hair designer examination for individuals who complete an advanced hair designer training course separate from a hair designer training course. The board may combine the advanced hair designer examination with the hair designer examination for individuals who complete a hair designer and advanced hair designer training course.
(D) The board may administer a separate advanced manicurist examination for individuals who complete an advanced manicurist training course separate from a manicurist training course. The board may combine the advanced manicurist examination with the manicurist examination for individuals who complete a manicurist and advanced manicurist training course.
(E) The board may administer a separate advanced natural hair stylist examination for individuals who complete an advanced natural hair stylist training course separate from a natural hair stylist training course. The board may combine the advanced natural hair stylist examination with the natural hair stylist examination for individuals who complete a natural hair stylist and advanced natural hair stylist training course.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.26 | Examinee Furnishes Own Model.

Effective:
September 13, 2016
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 213 - 131st General Assembly
Each individual admitted to an examination conducted under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code shall furnish the individual's own model.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.29 | Waiving License Condition.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
In accordance with rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code, the state cosmetology and barber board may waive a condition established by section 4713.28 of the Revised Code for a license to practice a branch of cosmetology for an applicant who practices that branch of cosmetology in a state or country that does not license or register branches of cosmetology.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.32 | Hours of Instruction.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
When determining the total hours of instruction received by an applicant for a license under section 4713.28, 4713.30, or 4713.31 of the Revised Code, the state cosmetology and barber board shall not take into account more than ten hours of instruction per day. The board shall take into account instruction received more than five years prior to the date of application for the license in accordance with rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.34 | Reciprocity.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board shall issue a license to practice a branch of cosmetology or instructor license to an applicant who is licensed or registered in another country to practice that branch of cosmetology or teach the theory and practice of that branch of cosmetology, as appropriate, if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
(A) The applicant satisfies all of the following conditions:
(1) Is not less than eighteen years of age;
(2) In the case of an applicant for a practicing license, passes an examination conducted under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code for the license the applicant seeks, unless the applicant satisfies conditions specified in rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code for the board to issue the applicant a license without taking the examination;
(3) Pays the applicable fee.
(B) At the time the applicant obtained the license or registration in the other country, the requirements in this state for obtaining the license the applicant seeks were substantially equal to the other country's requirements.
(C) The jurisdiction that issued the applicant's license or registration extends similar reciprocity to individuals holding a license issued by the board.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:43 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.35 | Permitted Practices.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
An individual who holds a current, valid cosmetologist or advanced cosmetologist license issued by the state cosmetology and barber board may engage in the practice of one or more branches of cosmetology as the individual chooses in a licensed facility.
An individual who holds a current, valid esthetician or advanced esthetician license issued by the board may engage in the practice of esthetics but no other branch of cosmetology in a licensed facility.
An individual who holds a current, valid hair designer or advanced hair designer license issued by the board may engage in the practice of hair design but no other branch of cosmetology in a licensed facility.
An individual who holds a current, valid manicurist or advanced manicurist license issued by the board may engage in the practice of manicuring but no other branch of cosmetology in a licensed facility.
An individual who holds a current, valid natural hair stylist or advanced natural hair stylist license issued by the board may engage in the practice of natural hair styling but no other branch of cosmetology in a licensed facility.
An individual who holds a current, valid cosmetology instructor license issued by the board may teach the theory and practice of one or more branches of cosmetology at a school of cosmetology as the individual chooses.
An individual who holds a current, valid esthetics instructor license issued by the board may teach the theory and practice of esthetics, but no other branch of cosmetology, at a school of cosmetology.
An individual who holds a current, valid hair design instructor license issued by the board may teach the theory and practice of hair design, but no other branch of cosmetology, at a school of cosmetology.
An individual who holds a current, valid manicurist instructor license issued by the board may teach the theory and practice of manicuring, but no other branch of cosmetology, at a school of cosmetology.
An individual who holds a current, valid natural hair style instructor license issued by the board may teach the theory and practice of natural hair styling, but no other branch of cosmetology, at a school of cosmetology.
An individual who holds a current, valid boutique registration with the board may engage in the practice of boutique services but no other branch of cosmetology.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.351 | Cosmetology or Barber Services at Limited Events.

Effective:
September 30, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly
(A) For purposes of this section, a "limited event" includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) A charity event;
(2) On-location wedding or event preparation;
(3) A bridal or hair show;
(4) An on-location spa event;
(5) An on-location event at a location such as a nursing home, hospital, or other care facility that lacks an on-site salon or barber shop;
(6) An on-location event at the private residence of an individual who is unable to visit a fixed location salon or barber shop.
(B) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or Chapter 4709. of the Revised Code, or the rules adopted under either chapter, to the contrary, an individual who is licensed to provide services under Chapter 4709. or 4713. of the Revised Code may provide those services on premises other than a salon or a barber shop licensed under Chapter 4709., as applicable, for limited events only if the services provided are incidental to the licensee's practice in a salon or barber shop.
(C) The state cosmetology and barber board shall not require an individual who provides incidental services as described in this section to obtain an additional license or permit to provide those services.
Last updated September 9, 2021 at 4:55 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.36 | Location of Manicuring Practice.

Effective:
September 13, 2016
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 213 - 131st General Assembly
A licensed manicurist or licensed advanced manicurist may engage in the practice of manicuring at a nail salon or beauty salon licensed under section 4713.41 of the Revised Code or a barber shop licensed under Chapter 4709. of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.37 | Temporary Special Occasion Work Permit.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
(A) The state cosmetology and barber board may issue a temporary special occasion work permit to a nonresident individual who satisfies all of the following conditions:
(1) Has been licensed or registered in another state or country to practice a branch of cosmetology or teach the theory and practice of a branch of cosmetology for at least five years;
(2) Is a recognized expert in the practice or teaching of the branch of cosmetology the individual practices or teaches;
(3) Is to practice that branch of cosmetology or teach the theory and practice of that branch of cosmetology in this state as part of a promotional or instructional program for not more than the amount of time a temporary special occasion work permit is effective;
(4) Satisfies all other conditions for a temporary special occasion work permit established by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code;
(5) Pays the fee established by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
(B) An individual issued a temporary special occasion work permit may practice the branch of cosmetology the individual practices in another state or country, or teach the theory and practice of the branch of cosmetology the individual teaches in another state or country, until the expiration date of the permit. A temporary special occasion work permit is valid for the period of time specified in rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
(C) Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code does not apply to a temporary special occasion work permit issued under this section.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:44 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.39 | License as Independent Contractor.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board shall issue a license to engage in the practice of a branch of cosmetology as an independent contractor to an applicant who pays the applicable fee; holds a current, valid license for the type of salon in which the applicant will practice that branch of cosmetology; and satisfies the conditions for the license established by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.41 | Salon Requirements.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state cosmetology and barber board shall issue a license to operate a salon, including a boutique salon, to an applicant who pays the applicable fee and affirms that all of the following conditions will be met:
(A)(1) An individual holding a current, valid cosmetologist license or boutique services registration pertaining to the branch of cosmetology services performed at the salon or boutique salon, shall have charge of and immediate supervision over the salon at all times when the salon is open for business except as permitted under division (A)(2) of this section.
(2) A business establishment that is engaged primarily in retail sales but is also licensed as a salon shall have present an individual holding a current, valid license or registration to practice in that type of salon in charge of and in immediate supervision of the salon during posted or advertised service hours, if the practice of cosmetology is restricted to those posted or advertised service hours.
(B) The salon is equipped to do all of the following:
(1) Provide potable running hot and cold water and proper drainage;
(2) Sanitize all instruments and supplies used in the branch of cosmetology provided at the salon;
(3) If cosmetic therapy, massage therapy, or other professional service is provided at the salon under section 4713.42 of the Revised Code, sanitize all instruments and supplies used in the cosmetic therapy, massage therapy, or other professional service.
(C) Except as provided in sections 4713.42 and 4713.49 of the Revised Code, only the branch of cosmetology that the salon is licensed to provide is practiced at the salon.
(D) The salon is kept in a clean and sanitary condition and properly ventilated.
(E) No food is sold at the salon in a manner inconsistent with rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
(F) A notice that contains a toll-free number and online process for reporting alleged violations of this chapter, as prescribed by the board of cosmetology, is posted at the salon in a common area for all customers of salon services.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.42 | Cosmetic or Massage Therapy in Salons.

Effective:
April 12, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 442 - 133rd General Assembly
An individual holding a current, valid license issued under section 4731.15 of the Revised Code to provide massage therapy may provide massage therapy in a salon. An individual holding a current, valid license or certificate issued by a professional regulatory board of this state may practice the individual's profession in a salon if the individual's profession is authorized by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code to practice in a salon. An individual may provide cosmetic therapy in a salon if authorized by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code to practice in a salon.
An individual providing cosmetic therapy, massage therapy, or other professional service in a salon pursuant to this section shall satisfy the standards established by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.45 | Practices of School of Cosmetology.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) A school of cosmetology may do the following:
(1) In accordance with rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code, a school of cosmetology operated by a public entity or a private person may offer clock hours, credit hours, or competency-based credits for the purpose of satisfying minimum hours of training and instruction;
(2) Allow an apprentice cosmetology instructor the regular quota of students prescribed by the state cosmetology and barber board if a cosmetology instructor is present;
(3) Compensate an apprentice cosmetology instructor;
(4) Subject to division (B) of this section, employ an individual who does not hold a current, valid instructor license to teach subjects related to a branch of cosmetology.
(B) A school of cosmetology shall have a licensed cosmetology instructor present when an individual employed pursuant to division (A)(4) of this section teaches at the school, unless the individual is one of the following:
(1) An individual with a current, valid teacher's certificate or educator license issued by the state board of education;
(2) An individual with a bachelor's degree in the subject the person teaches at the school;
(3) An individual also employed by a university or college to teach the subject the person teaches at the school.
(C) A school of cosmetology shall annually review the subjects and coursework required to receive an initial cosmetology license and advanced license and, in doing so, shall incorporate standards adopted by the state cosmetology and barber board pursuant to division (A)(13) of section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.46 | Actions Against School.

Effective:
April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 415 - 124th General Assembly
A student who is injured or damaged by reason of the failure of a school of cosmetology to continue instruction in the theory and practice of a branch of cosmetology may maintain an action on the bond against the school, or surety named therein, or both of them, for the recovery of any money or tuition paid in advance for instruction in the theory and practice of a branch of cosmetology that was not received. The aggregate liability of the surety to all students shall not exceed the sum of the bond.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.48 | Permit to Operate Tanning Facility.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) The state cosmetology and barber board shall issue a permit to operate a tanning facility to an applicant if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) The applicant applies in accordance with the application process adopted by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.
(2) The applicant pays to the treasurer of state the fee established by those rules.
(3) An initial inspection of the premises indicates that the tanning facility has been installed and will be operated in accordance with those rules.
(B) A permit holder shall post the permit in a public and conspicuous place on any premises where the tanning facility is located. An individual shall obtain a separate permit for each of the premises owned or operated by that individual at which the individual seeks to operate a tanning facility.
(C) To continue operating, a permit holder shall biennially renew the permit by the last day of January of each odd-numbered year. The board shall renew the permit upon the holder's payment to the treasurer of state of the biennial renewal fee.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists › Section 4713.49 | Tanning Facility at Salon or School.

Effective:
April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 415 - 124th General Assembly
The owner or manager of a salon that has a permit issued under section 4713.48 of the Revised Code may operate a tanning facility at the salon or school.