(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-153)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031)

A person is qualified to receive a license as a barber if that person has applied in writing or electronically on forms provided by the Department, has paid the required fees, and:

a. Is at least 16 years of age; and

b. Has a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance; and c. Has graduated from a licensed school of barbering or school of cosmetology, having completed a total of 1500 hours in the study of barbering extending over a period of not less than 9 months. A licensed school of barbering may, at its discretion, consistent with the rules of the Department, accept up to 1,000 hours of cosmetology school training at a licensed cosmetology school toward the 1500 hour course requirement of barbering. Time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph; and d. Has passed an examination caused to be conducted by the Department or its designated testing service to determine fitness to receive a license as a barber; and e. Has met all other requirements of this Act or by rule.

(from Ch. 111, par. 1702-2)

(Source: P.A. 104-153, eff. 1-1-26.)