# Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.02: Prohibited acts

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.02
- **Heading:** Prohibited acts
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 47 / Chapter 4709 / § 4709.02

## Text

October 24, 2024 House Bill 158 - 135th General Assembly Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no individual shall do any of the following: (A) Engage in the practice of barbering without one of the following: (1) A current, valid barber license issued under section 4709.07 or 4709.08 of the Revised Code; (2) A current, valid temporary pre-examination work permit issued under section 4709.071 of the Revised Code. (B) Operate a barber shop without a current, valid barber shop license issued under section 4709.09 of the Revised Code; (C) Except as provided in section 4713.45 of the Revised Code, teach or assist in teaching the theory and practice of barbering without a current, valid barber instructor or assistant barber instructor license issued under section 4709.072 of the Revised Code; (D) Use or display a barber pole for the purpose of advertising or offering barber services without a current, valid barber shop license issued under section 4709.09 of the Revised Code; (E) Use fraud or deceit in obtaining or applying for a license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter; (F) Employ an individual to perform the practice of barbering unless the individual holds one of the following: (1) A current, valid barber license issued under section 4709.07 or 4709.08 of the Revised Code; (2) A current, valid temporary pre-examination work permit issued under section 4709.071 of the Revised Code. (G) Practice barbering at a barber shop as an independent contractor without a current, valid independent contractor license issued under section 4709.09 of the Revised Code; (H) Provide any of the following at a barber shop for pay, free, or otherwise: (1) Massage therapy, unless the individual has a current, valid license issued by the state medical board under section 4731.15 of the Revised Code; (2) Any other professional service, unless the individual has a current, valid license or certificate issued by the professional regulatory board of this state that regulates the profession; (3) Cosmetic therapy, unless the individual is authorized by rules adopted under section 4709.05 of the Revised Code. (I) Practice barbering in a location other than a barber shop unless exempted under section 4709.031 or 4713.351 of the Revised Code; (J) Aid or abet any individual or entity in any of the following: (1) Violating this chapter or a rule adopted under it; (2) Obtaining a license or permit fraudulently; (3) Falsely pretending to hold a current, valid license or permit. Last updated October 24, 2024 at 4:11 AM

## Nearby sections

- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.01 § 4709.01. Barber definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.01.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.02 § 4709.02. Prohibited acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.02.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.03 § 4709.03. Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.03.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.05 § 4709.05. Duties of board; administrative rulemaking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.05.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.07 § 4709.07. License application and examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.07.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.08 § 4709.08. Reciprocity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.08.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.09 § 4709.09. Application for barber shop license - related businesses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.09.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.10 § 4709.10. Schools that offer instruction in barbering](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.10.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.11 § 4709.11. License renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.11.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.12 § 4709.12. Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.12.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.13 § 4709.13. Disciplinary actions and reasons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.13.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.14 § 4709.14. Injunctive relief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.14.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.031 § 4709.031. Funeral home exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.031.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.051 § 4709.051. Continuing education rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.051.md)

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