{"data":{"id":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-30-27-8a","jurisdiction":"us-wv","citation":"W. Va. Code § 30-27-8a","heading":"Barber and cosmetologist apprentice.","body":"(a) The board may establish an apprenticeship program to become a barber or cosmetologist. A barber or cosmetologist apprentice shall work at all times under the direct supervision of a licensed barber or cosmetologist and any permit issued by the board to work as a barber or cosmetologist apprentice does not allow a person to practice individually as a barber or cosmetologist.\n(b) An applicant for a barber or cosmetologist apprenticeship shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she:\n(1) Is at least 16 years of age;\n(2) Is of good moral character;\n(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;\n(4) Has paid the applicable fee;\n(5) Has a certificate of health from a licensed physician;\n(6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and\n(7) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.\n(c) An applicant for a sponsor of a barber or cosmetologist apprentice shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she:\n(1) Is licensed as a barber or cosmetologist under the provisions of this article;\n(2) Has paid the applicable fee; and\n(3) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.\n(d) A sponsor of a barber or cosmetologist apprentice shall be a current licensed barber or cosmetologist with at least five years’ experience and has worked in a shop for the last five years.\n(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:\n(1) The requirements for:\n(A) The barber or cosmetologist apprenticeship program;\n(B) The barber or cosmetologist apprentice permit; and\n(C) A licensed barber or cosmetologist to sponsor a barber or cosmetologist apprentice;\n(2) Procedures for an examination;\n(3) A fee schedule; and\n(4) Any other rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section.","path":["CHAPTER 30. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS.","ARTICLE 27. BOARD OF BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS."],"source_url":"https://code.wvlegislature.gov/30-27-8A/","current_through":"as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T00:27:24Z","sha256":"3460b761e3cb6862823b7cdc102cdf28f4f2fcc251b7747446eb4c683fa12221","source_id":"us-wv","stale":true,"prev":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-30-27-8","next":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-30-27-8b"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}