Ohio Code § 4709.02
Ohio Code § 4709.02. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 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.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4709.02
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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