Florida Barber Law Terms And Explanations
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Revocation
If a license is revoked, one may not re apply until 3 years
DBPR
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Board
The Barber's Board
Barbershop
A professional business where the practice of barbering takes place
Barbering
Any practices done to the hair, beard, face, scalp, or neck by either hand or mechanical appliance.
Only when done for remuneration and for the public. Not for treatment of disease, or physical/mental
ailments
Barber
A person who is licensed to engage in the practice of barbering in a state under its authority
Purpose of Regulation
Legislation deems it necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare. Restrictions
imposed only if necessary to protect the public from recognized dangers AND in a manner not
affecting the competitive market
Citation
an instrument which meets requirements set forth, and is served upon a subject for purpose of
assessing a penalty in an amount established by this rule. Department disposes of this citation after 6
months
Biennial Renewal
Each licensed barber who continues to practice/service shall renew license every 2 years
Licensure
The department shall license any applicant who satisfies the requirements of paying license fees and
passing barbering test. One may cut in a licensed barbershop if fail first attempt and scheduled a
second. May not cut if fail the second time
Examination Prerequisites
Must apply to department for licensure
Must be at least 16 years of age
Pays required application fees
Active license in another state
Minimum 1200 clock hours
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Revocation
If a license is revoked, one may not re apply until 3 years
DBPR
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Board
The Barber's Board
Barbershop
A professional business where the practice of barbering takes place
Barbering
Any practices done to the hair, beard, face, scalp, or neck by either hand or mechanical appliance.
Only when done for remuneration and for the public. Not for treatment of disease, or physical/mental
ailments
Barber
A person who is licensed to engage in the practice of barbering in a state under its authority
Purpose of Regulation
Legislation deems it necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare. Restrictions
imposed only if necessary to protect the public from recognized dangers AND in a manner not
affecting the competitive market
Citation
an instrument which meets requirements set forth, and is served upon a subject for purpose of
assessing a penalty in an amount established by this rule. Department disposes of this citation after 6
months
Biennial Renewal
Each licensed barber who continues to practice/service shall renew license every 2 years
Licensure
The department shall license any applicant who satisfies the requirements of paying license fees and
passing barbering test. One may cut in a licensed barbershop if fail first attempt and scheduled a
second. May not cut if fail the second time
Examination Prerequisites
Must apply to department for licensure
Must be at least 16 years of age
Pays required application fees
Active license in another state
Minimum 1200 clock hours
