Ohio Code 4713.34 – Reciprocity
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:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4713.34
- Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
- Branch of cosmetology: means the practice of cosmetology, practice of esthetics, practice of hair design, practice of manicuring, practice of natural hair styling, or practice of boutique services. See Ohio Code 4713.01
- Cosmetology: means the art or practice of embellishment, cleansing, beautification, and styling of hair, wigs, postiches, face, body, or nails. See Ohio Code 4713.01
- Instructor license: means a license to teach the theory and practice of a branch of cosmetology at a school of cosmetology. See Ohio Code 4713.01
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Practicing license: means a license to practice a branch of cosmetology in a licensed facility. See Ohio Code 4713.01
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
(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.
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