32 M.R.S. §14227-A: Qualifications; barber hair styling

A person is eligible to obtain a license under this chapter for the practice of barber hair styling if that person:

1. Age.

2. Education.

3. Training. Has satisfactorily completed a course of instruction in the practice of barber hair styling of 800 hours in not less than 5 months in a school licensed by the director or has experience in the practice of barber hair styling as a trainee of 1,600 hours distributed over a period of at least 10 months; and

4. Examination. Has passed an approved examination.

Only individuals licensed under this section may hold themselves out as barber hair stylists, barbers or hair stylists.