# Ala. Code § 34-5-1: Section 34-5-1 Definition of “The Practice of Barbering.”

> Alabama · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 34-5-1
- **Heading:** Section 34-5-1 Definition of “The Practice of Barbering.”
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 34-5-1

## Text

“The practice of barbering,” as used in this chapter, is hereby defined to mean any one or combination of the following practices, when done upon the human male body above the seventh cervical vertebra for cosmetic purposes and not for the treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments, and when done for payment, directly or indirectly or without payment for the public generally:

Shaving or trimming the beard or trimming the hair.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 34-5-1 Section 34-5-1 Definition of “The Practice of Barbering.”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-2 Section 34-5-2 Certificates Required; Practice by Students in Certified Barber Colleges; Examinations for Licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-3 Section 34-5-3 Exemptions from Chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-4 Section 34-5-4 Certification of Instructors and Assistant Instructors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-5 Section 34-5-5 Qualifications for Certification as Barber or Apprentice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-6 Section 34-5-6 Barber Colleges - Certification Generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-7 Section 34-5-7 Barber Colleges - Certification for Each Separate Location; Establishment of New Colleges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-8 Section 34-5-8 Authority of Board of Barber Examiners; Refusal to Issue or Renew License or Certificate; Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-9 Section 34-5-9 Renewal or Restoration of Certificate or License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-10 Section 34-5-10 Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-11 Section 34-5-11 Certificate to Be Displayed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-12 Section 34-5-12 Disposition of Receipts; Expenses and Audit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-13 Section 34-5-13 Board of Barber Examiners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-13.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-5-15 Section 34-5-15 Chapter Not Applicable to Certain Counties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C5_S34-5-15.md)

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