Section 4713-8-01 - General information(A) The purpose of this chapter is to establish:(1) Minimal acceptable standards of safe and effective barber and cosmetology practices for a cosmetologist, barber, hair designer, esthetician, natural hair stylist, manicurist, and boutique service registration holder;(2) Criteria for the board to evaluate: (a) Whether a person who practices barbering, cosmetology, a branch of cosmetology, or a boutique service does so in a safe and effective manner, adhering to the standards set for safety, sanitation and disinfection in the board's laws and rules and practicing barbering or cosmetology in a manner that does not jeopardize the public's health or welfare, and(b) Adherence to acceptable and prevailing standards of barber or cosmetology practice.(B) The board may determine adherence to acceptable and prevailing standards of safe barber or cosmetology practice by using: (1) Board member expertise;(3) Current barber or cosmetology or related literature which emanates from a recognized body of knowledge;(4) Position statements, standards for practice, or guidelines for practice from nationally recognized barber or cosmetology entities; or(5) Other recognized sources that may provide the appropriate expertise or information.(6) When determining adherence the board shall ensure that all practices are within the definition of that branch of barbering or cosmetology as defined in section 4713.01 of the Revised Code and section 4709.01 of the Revised Code.Ohio Admin. Code 4713-8-01
Effective: 5/30/2022
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 3/10/2022 and 05/18/2027
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4713.08, 4709.05
Rule Amplifies: 4713.01, 4713.07, 4713.14, 4713.15, 4713.35, 4713.64
Prior Effective Dates: 01/10/2004, 11/01/2013, 01/13/2017