Section 4709.072 - [Effective 10/24/2024] Requirements for barber instructor license(A) The state cosmetology and barber board shall issue a barber instructor license to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is at least eighteen years of age;(2) Holds a current, valid barber license issued under section 4709.07 of the Revised Code and meets either of the following requirements: (a) Has at least eighteen months of work experience in a licensed barber shop;(b) Has been employed as an assistant barber instructor under the supervision of a licensed barber for at least one year.(3) Passes the required examination;(4) Pays the applicable license fee;(5) Meets any additional requirements specified in rules adopted by the board under section 4709.05 of the Revised Code.(B) The board shall issue an assistant barber instructor license to an applicant who holds a current, valid barber license issued under section 4709.07 of the Revised Code and meets the requirements listed in divisions (A)(1), (4), and (5) of this section.(C) Every holder of a barber instructor license or assistant barber instructor license shall maintain a board-issued, wallet-sized license or electronically generated license certification and a current government-issued photo identification that can be produced upon inspection or request.Added by 135th General Assembly,HB 158,§1, eff. 10/24/2024.