4713.34 Reciprocity. - Ohio Statutes

4713.34 Reciprocity.

The state board of cosmetology shall issue a license to practice a branch of cosmetology, managing license, or instructor license to an applicant who is licensed or registered in another state or country to practice that branch of cosmetology, manage that type of salon, 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) Is of good moral character;

(3) In the case of an applicant for a practicing license or managing 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;

(4) Pays the applicable fee.

(B) At the time the applicant obtained the license or registration in the other state or country, the requirements in this state for obtaining the license the applicant seeks were substantially equal to the other state or country’s requirements.

(C) The jurisdiction that issued the applicant’s license or registration extends similar reciprocity to persons holding a license issued by the board.

Effective Date: 04-07-2003