(b) An applicant for a barber or cosmetologist apprenticeship shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she:

1. (1) Is at least 16 years of age;
2. (2) Is of good moral character;
3. (3) Is in high school or has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the “ability to benefit test” approved by the United States Department of Education;
4. (4) Has paid the applicable fee;
5. (5) Has a certificate of health from a licensed physician;
6. (6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and
7. (7) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.

(c) An applicant for a sponsor of a barber or cosmetologist apprentice shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she:

1. (1) Is licensed as a barber or cosmetologist under the provisions of this article;
2. (2) Has paid the applicable fee; and
3. (3) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.

(e) The board may propose emergency rules and rules for legislative approval, in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq., to implement the provisions of this section, including:

1. (1) The requirements for:

   1. (A) The barber or cosmetologist apprenticeship program;
   2. (B) The barber or cosmetologist apprentice permit; and
   3. (C) A licensed barber or cosmetologist to sponsor a barber or cosmetologist apprentice;
2. (2) Procedures for an examination;
3. (3) A fee schedule; and
4. (4) Any other rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section.