A person who:

1. (1) enters active military service of the United States or of this state:

   1. (A) in time of war or an emergency;
   2. (B) for or during a period of training; or
   3. (C) in connection with or under the operation of a system of selective service; and

2. (2) at the time of entry holds a valid license as a registered barber;

   shall be granted a similar certificate of registration or license upon presenting to the board a discharge from military service under conditions other than conditions set forth in IC 10-17-12-8.1 (2), dated not more than six (6) months before the time of the presentation. The similar certificate or license shall be granted by the board upon payment of a fee established by the board.

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.48. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.75; P.L.94-2026, SEC.73.