Reciprocity

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the requirements for obtaining barber licensure by reciprocity. (1) Application for licensure by reciprocity shall be made on the forms provided by the board. Applications may be obtained by writing the board at PO Box 1062, Jefferson City, MO 65102. The telephone number is (573) 751-0805 or toll free number is (866) 7629432 and TDD number is (800) 735-2966. (2) An applicant with a current license to engage in the practice of barbering from another state or territory which has requirements equal to or greater than those in Missouri at the time the applicant was licensed or who has lawfully practiced barbering in another state for at least two (2) years, may be granted licensure in Missouri without examination provided the applicant submits evidence acceptable to the board. (3) For purposes of this rule, “evidence acceptable to the board” shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Completed application on a form provided by the board; (B) Verification on a form provided by the board, to be completed by the out-of-state licensing agency, verifying the barber training completed by the applicant and that the applicant is licensed as a barber in that state and that the license is current and in good standing; (C) Pursuant to section 328.080, RSMo, a medical examination report on a form provided by the board which must be completed and signed by a licensed medical doctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.); and (D) Applicable fee. (4) Applicants who do not meet the requirements for licensure by reciprocity shall be notified by the board regarding deficiencies and shall be informed of the action necessary to qualify for examination. (5) If an applicant is required to take any portion of the examination, the applicant shall comply with the applicable provisions of 20 CSR 2085-5.010. (6) Upon notification from the board of an approved application for licensure by reciprocity, the applicable fee for the issuance of a Missouri barber license shall be submitted to the board. (7) Any person who does not meet the qualifications for licensure by reciprocity shall be required to meet all of Missouri’s requirements for licensure as set forth in chapter 328, RSMo, and the rules of the board including, but not limited to, all training and examination requirements. However, upon request by the applicant, the board may waive the examination required by section 328.080.2, RSMo, for any applicant who has previously taken the examination presently administered in Missouri, or its equivalent, and obtained a passing score as defined by the rules of this board. Such applicant shall submit to the board a written request to waive the examination requirement by examination score endorsement and pay the examination score endorsement fee. AUTHORITY: sections 328.080 and 329.025.1, RSMo Supp. 2007.* Original rule filed Aug. 1, 2007, effective Feb. 29, 2008. *Original authority: 328.080, RSMo 1939, amended 1947, 1949, 1951, 1959, 1982, 2004, 2005 and 329.025, RSMo 2005.