A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-230, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A BARBER, SO AS TO REMOVE THE APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENT.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Section 40-7-230(C) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 

    (C) The board shall issue a certificate of registration as a registered barber to a person who:

       (1) is at least seventeen years of age;

       (2) has passed a physical examination as prescribed by the board;

       (3) has practiced as a registered apprentice for twelve months under the direct supervision of a registered barber, and this practice must have included at least one thousand nine hundred twenty hours, proof of which must be submitted to the board by affidavit of three registered barbers or by other methods of proof that the board may prescribe;

       (4)(3) has passed the registered barber examination prepared and conducted by the board to determine if the applicant has:

           (a) the requisite skill to perform properly all the duties associated with the practice of barbering including, but not limited to, the ability of the applicant in the preparation of tools, shaving, haircutting, and all the duties and services incident to them;

           (b) sufficient knowledge concerning diseases of the face, skin, and scalp.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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