(A) The state cosmetology and barber board shall issue a temporary pre-examination work permit to an individual who applies under section 4713.20 of the Revised Code for admission to an examination conducted under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code, if the individual satisfies all of the following conditions:

Terms Used In Ohio Code 4713.22

  • Branch of cosmetology: means the practice of cosmetology, practice of esthetics, practice of hair design, practice of manicuring, practice of natural hair styling, or practice of boutique services. See Ohio Code 4713.01
  • Cosmetology: means the art or practice of embellishment, cleansing, beautification, and styling of hair, wigs, postiches, face, body, or nails. See Ohio Code 4713.01
  • Instructor license: means a license to teach the theory and practice of a branch of cosmetology at a school of cosmetology. See Ohio Code 4713.01
  • Practicing license: means a license to practice a branch of cosmetology in a licensed facility. See Ohio Code 4713.01
  • Salon: means a licensed facility on any premises, building, or part of a building in which an individual engages in the practice of one or more branches of cosmetology. See Ohio Code 4713.01
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(1) Is seeking a practicing license or an instructor license;

(2) Has not previously failed an examination conducted under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code to determine the applicant’s fitness to practice or instruct the branch of cosmetology for which the individual seeks a license;

(3) Pays to the board the applicable fee;

(4) Satisfies all other conditions established by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.

(B) An individual issued a temporary pre-examination work permit may practice the branch of cosmetology for which the individual seeks a practicing license until the date the individual is scheduled to take an examination under section 4713.24 of the Revised Code. The individual shall practice under the supervision of an individual holding a current, valid license appropriate for the type of salon in which the permit holder practices.

(C) An individual issued a temporary pre-examination work permit may instruct the branch of cosmetology for which the individual seeks an instructor license for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty days.

(D) A temporary pre-examination work permit is renewable in accordance with rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code.