2010 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 30. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 27. BOARD OF BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS.
§30-27-8. Professional license requirements.

§30-27-8. Professional license requirements.
(a) An applicant for a professional license to practice as a aesthetician, barber, barber crossover, barber permanent wavist, cosmetologist, cosmetologist crossover or nail technician shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she:

(1) Is at least eighteen years of age;

(2) Is of good moral character;

(3) Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the "ability to benefit test" approved by the United States Department of Education;

(4) Has graduated from a school which has been approved by the board;

(5) Has passed an examination that tests the applicant's knowledge of subjects specified by the board: Provided, That the board may recognize a certificate or similar license in lieu of the examination or part of the examination that the board requires;

(6) Has paid the applicable fee;

(7) Presents a certificate of health from a licensed physician;

(8) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and

(9) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.

(b) A license to practice issued by the board prior to July 1, 2009, shall for all purposes be considered a professional license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to July 1, 2009, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.