(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. e (b) An applicant for a barber or cosmetologist apprenticeship shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she: (1) Is at least 16 years of age; (2) Is of good moral character; (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 Departlment of Education; (4) Has paid the applicable fee; (5) Has a certificate of health from a licensed physician; (6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and (7) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board. (c) An applicant for a sponsor of a barber or cosmetologist apprentice shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she: (1) Is licensed as a barber or cosmetologist under the provisions of this article; (2) Has paid the applicable fee; and (3) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board. (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. (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: (1) The requirements for: (A) The barber or cosmetologist apprenticeship program; (B) The barber or cosmetologist apprentice permit; and (C) A licensed barber or cosmetologist to sponsor a barber or cosmetologist apprentice; (2) Procedures for an examination; (3) A fee schedule; and (4) Any other rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section.
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