West Virginia § 30-27-8 Professional license requirements

West Virginia Statutes

§ 30-27-8 — Professional license requirements

West Virginia § 30-27-8

Ch. 30PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 27BOARD OF BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS

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Bluebook

W. Va. Code § 30-27-8 (2026).

Text

(a)An applicant for a professional license to practice as an aesthetician, barber, barber crossover, cosmetologist, hair stylist, cosmetologist crossover or nail technician shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she:

(1)Is at least eighteen years of age;

(2)Is of good moral character;

(3)Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the “ability to benefit test” approved by the United States Department of Education;

(4)Has graduated from a licensed school which has been approved by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (CCTCE), Department of Education in conjunction with CCTCE or Department of Education with the Department of Corrections or has completed education requirements in another state and meets the licensure provisions of the bo

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(a) An applicant for a professional license to practice as an aesthetician, barber, barber crossover, cosmetologist, hair stylist, cosmetologist crossover or nail technician shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she:

(1) Is at least eighteen years of age;

(2) Is of good moral character;

(3) Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the “ability to benefit test” approved by the United States Department of Education;

(4) Has graduated from a licensed school which has been approved by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (CCTCE), Department of Education in conjunction with CCTCE or Department of Education with the Department of Corrections or has completed education requirements in another state and meets the licensure provisions of the board;

(5) Has passed an examination that tests the applicant’s knowledge of subjects specified by the board: Provided, That the board may recognize a certificate or similar license in lieu of the examination or part of the examination that the board requires: Provided, however, That any examination meets national standards;

(6) Has paid the applicable fee;

(7) Presents a certificate of health from a licensed physician;

(8) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and

(9) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.

(b) A license to practice issued by the board prior to July 1, 2016, shall for all purposes be considered a professional license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to July 1, 2016, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(c) A person, who by education and experience qualifies to be a barber and a cosmetologist or a barber crossover or cosmetologist crossover, may elect at any time to practice solely as a barber and, after notice and application to the board, may be licensed as a barber without other designation.

Legislative History

2020 Reg. Sess., HB4011; 2019 Reg. Sess., HB2951; 2017 Reg. Sess., HB2691; 2016 Reg. Sess., SB524; 2015 Reg. Sess., HB2777; 2013 Reg. Sess., SB586; 2012 Reg. Sess., HB4097; 2009 Reg. Sess., HB2531; 1983 Reg. Sess., HB1461; 1980 Reg. Sess., SB37; 1977 Reg. Sess., SB585