Section 45-37-40.01 Definitions; Applicability.

A barber, barber shop, barber college, apprentice barber, barber teacher, scalp specialist, house barbers, or other like business within the meaning of this part is any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation, who shaves or trims the beard, gives facials or scalp massages, or treats the same with oil or other preparations, singes, shampoos, cuts, or dyes the hair of a human being, or applies hair tonic or other cosmetic preparations, clays, or lotions, to the scalp, neck, or face, or engages in teaching of any person or persons in the art of barbering. No school of barbering nor any student therein shall be allowed to charge for any services rendered by any student. This part shall not apply to persons who render any of these services to members of their immediate families; to persons lawfully engaged in the practice of medicine, surgery, or beauty culture, working on female persons only; to persons actively engaged in the military service of the United States government while acting in line of duty; to registered nurses in the course of their employment as such; to any state institution in which barbering services are furnished; nor to any public school, state educational institution, or other school or institution, supported in whole or in part by public funds, in which the art of barbering is taught, but no such school or institution shall make any charge for personal services rendered by students of barbering. Provided further, that such public school or institution where barbering is taught, shall comply with reasonable health standards promulgated by the local board of health of the county where such school or institution is located.