# Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.08: Reciprocity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4709_S4709.08

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 4709.08
- **Heading:** Reciprocity
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 47 / Chapter 4709 / § 4709.08

## Text

October 24, 2024 House Bill 158 - 135th General Assembly (A) Any individual who holds a current license or registration to practice as a barber or teach the theory and practice of barbering in any other country whose requirements for licensure or registration of barbers, barber instructors, or assistant barber instructors are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted under it may apply to the state cosmetology and barber board for a barber, barber instructor, or assistant barber instructor license. (B) The board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is at least eighteen years of age; (2) In the case of an applicant for a barber license, passes an examination conducted under section 4709.07 of the Revised Code, unless the applicant satisfies conditions specified in rules adopted under section 4709.05 of the Revised Code for the board to issue the applicant a license without taking the examination; (3) Pays the required fees. Last updated August 27, 2024 at 9:57 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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