Section 30-27-8a - Barber and cosmetologist apprentice(a) The board may establish an apprenticeship program to become a barber or cosmetologist. A barber or cosmetologist apprentice shall work at all times under the direct supervision of a licensed barber or cosmetologist and any permit issued by the board to work as a barber or cosmetologist apprentice does not allow a person to practice individually as a barber or cosmetologist.(b) An applicant for a barber or cosmetologist apprenticeship shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she: (1) Is at least sixteen years of age;(2) Is of good moral character;(3) Is in high school or has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the "ability to benefit test" approved by the United States Department of Education;(4) Has paid the applicable fee;(5) Has a certificate of health from a licensed physician;(6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and(7) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.(c) An applicant for a sponsor of a barber or cosmetologist apprentice shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she: (1) Is licensed as a barber or cosmetologist under the provisions of this article;(2) Has paid the applicable fee; and(3) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.(d) A sponsor of a barber or cosmetologist apprentice shall be a current licensed barber or cosmetologist with at least five years' experience and has worked in a shop for the last five years.(e) The board may propose emergency rules and rules for legislative approval, in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq., to implement the provisions of this section, including: (1) The requirements for:(A) The barber or cosmetologist apprenticeship program;(B) The barber or cosmetologist apprentice permit; and(C) A licensed barber or cosmetologist to sponsor a barber or cosmetologist apprentice;(2) Procedures for an examination;(4) Any other rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section.Amended by 2022 Acts, ch. 206 (HB 4024), eff. 5/15/2022.Amended by 2016 Acts, ch. 188 (SB 524), eff. 6/10/2016.Added by 2011 Acts, ch. 144 (HB 2368), eff. 3/12/2011.