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(A) “The board of cosmetology,” hereinafter referred to as the “Board” means those members appointed by the governor of the state in accordance with Chapter 4713. of the Revised Code who are vested with both statutory and discretionary authority.
(B) “One year,” for purposes of computing work experience is equal to two-thousand hours of employment.
(C) “Inspector” means all authorized agents of the “Board” who have the authority to enter and make reasonable inspections of any facility during their regular hours of business for the purpose of determining compliance with the “Board’s” rules governing the facility. The inspector shall prepare a written report of the inspection on forms provided by the “Board”. The report shall be signed by the inspector and by the facility owner or their designated representative. A copy of the inspection report shall be left with the owner or manager.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/07/2004 and 05/01/2009
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08(A)(19)
Rule Amplifies: 4713.01
Prior Effective Dates: 9/5/77, 12/17/89, 1/26/97
The administrative agency concerned with the practice of cosmetology shall be headed by the executive director of the “Board”. The executive director shall operate as the chief administrator of the “Board’s” daily transactions of an administrative nature in accordance with all rules established by the “Board” for the governing of the “Board” and the implementation or enforcement of rules and orders of the “Board”.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/07/2004 and 05/01/2009
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08(A)(19)
Rule Amplifies: 4713.06
Prior Effective Dates: 1/18/85, 12/17/89, 2/24/91, 1/26/97
All rules promulgated under agency level 4713 of the Administrative Code shall apply to all types of licensed cosmetology facilities and licensees unless otherwise specified. Out-of-state licenses are not valid in this state.
All cosmetologists must be licensed by the state of Ohio.
(A) All cosmetologists licensed in the state of Ohio must inform the board of cosmetology of any change in personal or professional status that would affect their ability to receive official correspondence related to their license.
(1) Notice of a change in status would include marriage, divorce, or official change in name which would affect their license.
(2) Students in a licensed school of cosmetology who incur a name change during the period of training need not provide such notice until at the time of application for the state exam and/or license. Official documentation of the type of change and effective date of the change must be provided with the exam or license application.
(B) Notice of a change in status of legal business ownership (formation or dissolution of partnership, incorporation of business, or name change of business) should be made to the board as soon as possible.
(C) Notice of a change in personal or business address must be provided to the board within thirty days of the actual address change. Advanced notice of address change is encouraged.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/07/2004 and 05/01/2009
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08(A)(1)
Rule Amplifies: 4713.20, 4713.28, 4713.30, 4713.31, 4713.39, 4713.44, 4713.48, 4713.58
Prior Effective Dates: 1/26/97, 8/1/99
(A) The procedure of the “Board” for giving public notice for the adoption, amendment, or rescission of its rules shall be pursuant to section 119.03 of the Revised Code. The “Board” shall provide a copy of a notice to any person who requests a copy in writing and who pays a reasonable fee, not to exceed the cost of copying and mailing.
(B) The “Board” shall give public notice at least thirty days prior to the date set for the public hearing by publication in the register of Ohio Such notice shall include:
(1) A statement of the “Board’s” intention to consider the adoption, amendment, or rescission of a rule;
(2) A synopsis of the proposed rule, amendment, or rule to be rescinded or a general statement of the subject matter to which the proposed rule, amendment, or rescission relates;
(3) A statement of the reason or purpose for adopting, amending, or rescinding the rule;
(4) The date, time and place of the hearing on the proposed action.
(C) The “Board” shall furnish the public notice required under section 119.03 of the Revised Code and as described in paragraph (A) of this rule to any person who requests a copy of such notice in writing and who pays a reasonable fee, not to exceed the cost of copying and mailing.
(D) Prior to the effective date of the rule, amendment, or rescission, the “Board” shall make a reasonable effort to inform those affected by the rule, amendment, or rescission and to have available for distribution to those requesting it the full text of the rule as adopted, amended, or rescinded.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/07/2004 and 05/01/2009
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08(A)((19)
Rule Amplifies: 4713.08
Prior Effective Dates: 1/18/85, 12/17/89, 8/1/99, 1/17/02
(A) A notice of each regular or special meeting of the “Board” shall be filed forthwith by the chairman of the “Board” with the executive director to the “Board”, stating the time, place, and purpose of each regular or special meeting of the “Board”. Any person may determine or obtain such information at the “Ohio State Board of Cosmetology, 1929 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123,” as provided in paragraph (B) of this rule or by telephoning (614) 466-3834.
(B) Any person may obtain a reasonable advance written notification of all meetings of the “Board” at which any specific type of public business is to be discussed, or may request notification by annually providing the executive director with self-addressed stamped envelopes suitable for this purpose.
Effective: 08/11/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/20/2008 and 08/11/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08(A)(19)
Rule Amplifies: 4713.03
Prior Effective Dates: 1/18/85, 12/17/98, 2/24/91, 1/26/97
Any sale or any other type of transfer of any salon or school license is subject to the prior approval of the “Board”. The “Board” may deny any such sale or transfer if the “Board” finds that any outstanding alleged violation exists, any fine if unpaid, or suspension time has not been served.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/07/2004 and 05/01/2009
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08(A)(1), 4713.08(A)(19)
Rule Amplifies: 4713.41, 4713.44, 4713.64
Prior Effective Dates: 9/5/77, 12/17/89, 2/24/91, 1/26/97
(A) The “Board” may refuse to issue or refuse to renew, or may fine, suspend and/or revoke any license for any one or more of the following causes:
(1) Violation of any of the requirements for application of a license;
(2) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor which was performed in the licensed facility, or was otherwise related to their license;
(3) Immoral or unprofessional conduct;
(4) Gross incompetence;
(5) Advertising by means of false or deceptive statements;
(6) Obtaining a license or aiding or abetting one who is seeking a license through fraud or deception;
(7) Obtaining money, or anything of value, by fraudulent misrepresentation in the course of practice;
(8) Violation of any rule of the “Board”;
(9) Failure to meet the industry’s minimum standards of care;
(10) Failure to meet any of the requirements of licensure.
(11) Failure of a person to assist a “Board” inspector or interfere with a “Board” inspector in identification of any individual believed by the inspector to be working in a salon.
(B) A license shall not be issued to a salon or school which is attempting to sell, transfer, or otherwise change ownership, if such is being attempted in order to circumvent compliance with these rules or to avoid any penalty imposed by the “Board”.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/07/2004 and 05/01/2009
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08(A)(1)
Rule Amplifies: 4713.14, 4713.41, 4713.44
Prior Effective Dates: 12/17/89, 1/26/97, 1/17/02
All chemicals, and any equipment used in providing any cosmetology service, used in any type of licensed salon or school, are subject to the approval of the “Board” to ensure the health and safety of licensees and patrons.
Effective: 09/28/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 07/14/2008 and 09/28/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08(A)(1)
Rule Amplifies: 4713.35, 4713.41
Prior Effective Dates: 1/26/97
The “Board” will regularly communicate to the licensees and public that all monthly “Board” meetings are public meetings and they may request the opportunity to speak on any issue of concern to them. The “Board” will communicate this information primarily through the “Board” web page and the monthly Ohio Stylist and Salon Publication.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/07/2004 and 05/01/2009
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08(A)(19)
Rule Amplifies: 4713.03
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/01, 1/10/04