# K.S.A. § 65-1809: 65-1809 - Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1809

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 65-1809
- **Heading:** 65-1809 - Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 65 / Article 18 / Section 65-1809

## Text

65-1809. Definitions. As used in this act:

(a) "Board" means the Kansas board of barbering;

(b) "administrative officer" means the administrative officer of the board;

(c) "license" means a license entitling the person to whom issued to practice barbering, or to operate a barber school, barber college or barber shop;

(d) "barber shop" means any place, shop or establishment, wherein the practice of barbering is engaged in or carried on;

(e) "barber school" or "barber college" means any place or establishment wherein the practice, fundamentals, theories or practical applications of barbering are taught;

(f) "barbering" means any one or any combinations of the following practices (when done upon the upper part of the human body for cosmetic purposes and not for the purpose of diseases or physical or mental ailments, and when done for payment, either directly or indirectly, or without payment, for the public generally, upon male or female): Shaving or trimming the beard or cutting the hair; giving facial or scalp massages or treatments with oils, creams, lotions or other preparations, either by hand or mechanical appliances, singeing, shampooing or dyeing, arranging, perming or waving the hair, or applying tonics; applying cosmetic preparations, antiseptic powders, oils, clays, or lotions to the scalp, face, neck or upper part of the body.

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 65-1808 65-1808 - Practice of barbering regulated by act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1808.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1809 65-1809 - Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1809.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1810 65-1810 - Barber schools and colleges; approval by board; requirements; students, application, fees, license; unlawful acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1810.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1812 65-1812 - Qualifications for licensure as a barber; temporary license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1812.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1813 65-1813 - Same; persons authorized to practice outside state; examination exemption, conditions; reciprocity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1813.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1814 65-1814 - Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1814.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1815 65-1815 - Examinations for licensure; times, places, content and required grade; reexamination; applications; seminar permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1815.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1816 65-1816 - Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1816.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1817 65-1817 - Fees; determination and collection; limitations; duplicate licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1817.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1818 65-1818 - Display of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1818.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1819 65-1819 - Renewal of license; annual requirement; expiration dates; fees prorated, when; restoration of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1819.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1821 65-1821 - Same; reinstatement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1821.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1822 65-1822 - Unlawful acts; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1822.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1824 65-1824 - Powers of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A18_S65-1824.md)

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