LAWS OF THE 2001 REGULAR SESSION
OF THE SEVENTY-NINTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA

CHAPTER 72

RECIPROCITY STANDARDS FOR BARBERS — STUDY

H.F. 526   Bill History

AN ACT providing for a study of state law requirements in this state and other states regarding barber reciprocity practices.

Be It Enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Iowa:

Section 1. RECIPROCITY STANDARDS FOR BARBERS — STUDY. The Iowa department of public health, in conjunction with the board of barber examiners, shall conduct a study regarding reciprocity standards, including program hours required and apprenticeship programs, for barbers in other states. The study shall be conducted with the input of barber schools and licensed barbers in this state, and shall examine and review state law requirements concerning the reciprocity practices of other states, with a particular emphasis and focus on the states surrounding and bordering the state of Iowa. The objective of the study shall be to determine ways in which the existing reciprocity system between the state of Iowa and graduates of barber schools and licensed barbers in other states can be improved to achieve greater flexibility and promote the relocation of qualified barbers to this state. The department shall submit a report of its conclusions to the members of the general assembly by December 15, 2001.

Approved April 24, 2001



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