If an applicant for examination to practice barbering passes the examination to the satisfaction of the board and has paid the required fee as provided in Section 45-39-40.12 and otherwise complies with the requirements provided in this article, or any applicant who otherwise qualified for registration, and has paid the required fee and complies with the requirements for registration as provided in this article, the board shall issue a certificate or license, as the case may be, to that effect, signed by the secretary and/or members of the board and attested by its seal. The certificate or license shall be evidence that the person to whom it is issued is entitled to follow the practices, profession, or professions, as classified under this article. The holder of a license, as herein provided for, shall have the right and privilege to place the initials R.B. immediately following his or her name to designate him or her as a registered barber.