Barbers in South Carolina no longer need to complete an apprenticeship to obtain a license.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to change the requirements for barber licensure. Specifically, it removes the requirement for a person to practice as a registered apprentice for twelve months under the direct supervision of a registered barber. Instead, the board will issue a certificate of registration to a person who meets the age requirement, passes a physical examination, and passes the registered barber examination. The examination must assess the applicant's skill in performing all duties associated with barbering, including tool preparation and shaving.

Barbers in South Carolina no longer need to complete an apprenticeship to obtain a license.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to change the requirements for barber licensure. Specifically, it removes the requirement for a person to practice as a registered apprentice for twelve months under the direct supervision of a registered barber. Instead, the board will issue a certificate of registration to a person who meets the age requirement, passes a physical examination, and passes the registered barber examination. The examination must assess the applicant's skill in performing all duties associated with barbering, including tool preparation and shaving.