476.014 – Short Title.
476.014 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Barbers’ Act.” History.—ss. 1, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 1, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
476.024 – Purpose.
476.024 Purpose.—The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the practice of barbering in this state. However, restrictions should be imposed only to the extent necessary to protect the public from recognized dangers and in a manner which will not unreasonably affect the competitive market. History.—ss. 2, 28, […]
476.034 – Definitions.
476.034 Definitions.—As used in this act: (1) “Barber” means a person who is licensed to engage in the practice of barbering in this state under the authority of this chapter. (2) “Barbering” means any of the following practices when done for remuneration and for the public, but not when done for the treatment of disease or physical or […]
476.044 – Exemptions.
476.044 Exemptions.—This chapter does not apply to the following persons when practicing pursuant to their professional responsibilities and duties: (1) Persons authorized under the laws of this state to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, naturopathy, or podiatric medicine; (2) Commissioned medical or surgical officers of the United States Armed Forces hospital service; (3) Licensed nurses under the […]
476.054 – Barbers’ Board.
476.054 Barbers’ Board.— (1) There is created within the department the Barbers’ Board, consisting of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. (2) Five members of the board shall be barbers who have practiced the occupation of barbering in this state for at least 5 years. The remaining two members […]
476.064 – Organization; Headquarters; Personnel; Meetings.
476.064 Organization; headquarters; personnel; meetings.— (1) The board shall annually elect a chair and a vice chair from its number. The board shall maintain its headquarters in Tallahassee. (2) The department shall appoint or employ such personnel as may be necessary to assist the board in exercising the powers and performing the duties and obligations set forth in […]
476.074 – Legal, Investigative, and Inspection Services.
476.074 Legal, investigative, and inspection services.— (1) The department shall provide all legal services needed to carry out the provisions of this act. (2) The department shall provide all investigative services required by the board or the department in carrying out the provisions of this act. (3) The department shall provide all inspection services. History.—ss. 6, 7, 28, ch. […]
476.114 – Examination; Prerequisites.
476.114 Examination; prerequisites.— (1) A person desiring to be licensed as a barber shall apply to the department for licensure. (2) An applicant shall be eligible for licensure by examination to practice barbering if the applicant: (a) Is at least 16 years of age; (b) Pays the required application fee; and (c)1. Holds an active valid license to practice barbering in […]
476.134 – Examinations.
476.134 Examinations.— (1) Examinations of applicants for licenses as barbers shall be offered not less than four times each year. The examination of applicants for licenses as barbers shall include a written test. The board shall have the authority to adopt rules with respect to the examination of applicants for licensure. The board may provide rules with […]
476.144 – Licensure.
476.144 Licensure.— (1) The department shall license any applicant who the board certifies is qualified to practice barbering in this state. (2) The board shall certify for licensure any applicant who satisfies the requirements of s. 476.114, and who passes the required examination, achieving a passing grade as established by board rule. (3) Upon an applicant passing the examination […]
476.154 – Biennial Renewal of Licenses.
476.154 Biennial renewal of licenses.— (1) Each licensed barber who continues in active practice or service shall renew her or his license biennially and pay the required fee. (2) Any license or certificate of registration issued pursuant to this act for a period less than the established biennial issuance period may be issued for that lesser period of […]
476.155 – Inactive Status; Reactivation of Inactive License.
476.155 Inactive status; reactivation of inactive license.— (1) A barber’s license that has become inactive may be reactivated under s. 476.154 upon application to the department. (2) The board shall promulgate rules relating to licenses which have become inactive and for the renewal of inactive licenses. The board shall prescribe by rule a fee not to exceed $100 […]
476.178 – Schools of Barbering; Licensure.
476.178 Schools of barbering; licensure.—No private school of barbering shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the Commission for Independent Education pursuant to chapter 1005. However, this section shall not be construed to prevent certification by the Department of Education of barber training programs within the public school system or to prevent government […]
476.184 – Barbershop Licensure; Requirements; Fee; Inspection; License Display.
476.184 Barbershop licensure; requirements; fee; inspection; license display.— (1) No barbershop shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the department. (2) The board shall adopt rules governing the licensure and operation of a barbershop and its facilities, personnel, safety and sanitary requirements, and the license application and granting process. (3) Any person, firm, or corporation desiring […]
476.188 – Barber Services to Be Performed in Registered Barbershop; Exception.
476.188 Barber services to be performed in registered barbershop; exception.— (1) Barber services shall be performed only by licensed barbers in registered barbershops, except as otherwise provided in this section. (2) Pursuant to rules established by the board, barber services may be performed by a licensed barber in a location other than a registered barbershop, including, but not […]
476.192 – Fees; Disposition.
476.192 Fees; disposition.— (1) The board shall set by rule fees according to the following schedule: (a) For barbers, fees for original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal shall not exceed $100. (b) For barbers, fees for endorsement application, examination, and reexamination shall not exceed $150. (c) For barbershops, fees for license application, original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal […]
476.194 – Prohibited Acts.
476.194 Prohibited acts.— (1) It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Engage in the practice of barbering without an active license as a barber issued pursuant to the provisions of this act by the department. (b) Hire or employ any person to engage in the practice of barbering unless such person holds a valid license as a barber. […]
476.204 – Penalties.
476.204 Penalties.— (1) It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Hold himself or herself out as a barber unless duly licensed as provided in this chapter. (b) Operate any barbershop unless it has been duly licensed as provided in this chapter. (c) Permit an employed person to practice barbering unless duly licensed, or otherwise authorized, as provided in this […]
476.214 – Grounds for Suspending, Revoking, or Refusing to Grant License or Certificate.
476.214 Grounds for suspending, revoking, or refusing to grant license or certificate.— (1) The board shall have the power to revoke or suspend any license, registration card, or certificate of registration issued pursuant to this act, or to reprimand, censure, deny subsequent licensure of, or otherwise discipline any holder of a license, registration card, or certificate of […]
476.234 – Civil Proceedings.
476.234 Civil proceedings.—In addition to any other remedy, the department may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking issuance of a restraining order, injunction, or writ of mandamus against any person who is or has been violating any of the provisions of this act or the lawful rules or orders of the board, […]