Section 4713.34 - Reciprocity(A) 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 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. Amended by 135th General Assembly,HB 158,§1, eff. 10/24/2024.Amended by 134th General Assembly, SB 131,§2, eff. 12/29/2023.Amended by 133rd General Assembly, HB 263,§1, eff. 10/9/2021.Amended by 132nd General Assembly, HB 49,§101.01, eff. 1/21/2018.Amended by 131st General Assembly, SB 213,§1, eff. 9/13/2016.Effective Date: 04-07-2003 .