A student who is injured or damaged by reason of the failure of a school of cosmetology to continue instruction in the theory and practice of a branch of cosmetology may maintain an action on the bond against the school, or surety named therein, or both of them, for the recovery of any money or tuition paid in advance for instruction in the theory and practice of a branch of cosmetology that was not received. The aggregate liability of the surety to all students shall not exceed the sum of the bond.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 4713.46

  • Bond: includes an undertaking. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • 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
  • Student: means an individual, other than an apprentice instructor, who is engaged in learning or acquiring knowledge of the practice of a branch of cosmetology at a school of cosmetology. See Ohio Code 4713.01