Section 225 ILCS 410/2-3 - [Section Scheduled to be Repealed 1/1/2026] Licensure as a barber by a cosmetology school graduateA person is qualified to receive a license as a barber if that person has applied in writing on forms provided by the Department, paid the required fees, and:
a. Is at least 16 years of age; andb. Has a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance; andc. Has graduated from a cosmetology school approved by the Department having completed a minimum of 1500 hours in the study of cosmetology; andd. Has graduated from a school of barbering or cosmetology approved by the Department having completed a minimum of 500 additional hours in the study of barbering extending over a period of no less than 3 months nor more than one year . Time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph; ande. Has passed an examination caused to be conducted by the Department, or its designated testing service, to determine fitness to receive a license as a barber; andf. Has met any other requirements set forth in this Act.Amended by P.A. 099-0427,§ 10, eff. 8/21/2015.P.A. 89-387, eff. 1-1-96; 89-706, eff. 1-31-97.