Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 70 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF BARBERS
Here’s a comprehensive summary of Department 70 – Georgia State Board of Barbers, the officially compiled rules & regulations (current through mid‑June 2025):
(rules.sos.state.ga.us)
📘 Table of Contents (Chapters & Major Rules)
Chapter 70‑1: Organization of the Board (appointments, Chair, meetings) (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Chapter 70‑2 – Requirements (Licensing) (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 70‑2‑.01: School license application
Rule 70‑2‑.02: Inspections & licensing
Rule 70‑2‑.03: Operating, ownership, relocation of schools (law.cornell.edu)
Rule 70‑2‑.04: Instructor license
Rule 70‑2‑.05: Barber license
Rule 70‑2‑.07: Apprentice licensing (18 months/3,000 hrs min) (law.cornell.edu, rules.sos.state.ga.us, regulations.justia.com)
Rule 70‑2‑.08: Barber Shop license & signage/rules display (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 70‑2‑.11: Posting licenses, laws, inspection reports in schools (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Chapter 70‑3 – School Equipment & Curriculum (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 70‑3‑.01: Minimum equipment list
Rule 70‑3‑.03: Instructor training curriculum – 750 hrs including teaching techniques, practice teaching, etc. (rules.sos.state.ga.us, rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 70‑3‑.04: If already a master cosmetologist, need 300 additional barber-specific hours to convert (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Chapter 70‑4 – Establishment Standards (regulations.justia.com)
.01–.03: Shop facility standards: separate space with proper barriers (public.fastcase.com)
.04: Cleanliness – free of dust, debris; equipment maintained (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
.05: Plumbing – separate sinks, hot/cold water (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
.06: Apprentice limits (1 per master barber, 3 per shop) (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
.07: Cosmetologists may work in barber shops without cosmetology license or separate shop license (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
.08: Posting requirements – shop license, individual licenses, inspection reports, sanitation rules (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Chapter 70‑5 – Sanitation & Health
.01: Shampoo equipment must be sanitized (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
.02: Linens – used once then laundered; 10 towels per student (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
.03: Sterilization required – both wet & dry sterilizers per station; handwashing mandatory (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
.04: Waste handling
.07: Pets prohibited (except service animals); signage required
Chapter 70‑6 – Examinations, Fees & Renewals
Includes application and exam fees, renewal fees and schedule, fines (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Chapters 70‑7 through 70‑10
Mostly repealed or reserved and not currently active (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
🔍 Select Rule Highlights
Apprentice Licensing (Rule 70-2‑.07)
Applicants must be supervised by a licensed barber (≥ 18 months licensed).
Must complete min. 18 months and 3,000 clock-hours.
Every shop change requires new application and records submission.
Apprentice license valid for max 4 years. (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
School Operational Standards (Rule 70-2‑.03)
School license is owner-specific; changes in ownership/location/instructors require Board notice.
Schools must supply student kits with essential barber tools and maintain library and facilities per specifications. (law.cornell.edu)
Curriculum for Instructor Training (Rule 70-3‑.03)
750-hour program: 200 hrs general education, 250 hrs teaching techniques, 300 hrs practice teaching (e.g., 50 haircuts, 100 shaves, etc.). (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Cosmetologists in Barber Shops (Rule 70-4‑.07)
Permits licensed cosmetologists, hair designers, nail techs or estheticians to work in barber shops without a separate cosmetology salon license. (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Pets & Sanitation Policies (Rule 70‑5‑.07)
No pets allowed except guide/assistance animals.
Barbershops must post “no pets” signage visibly. (regulations.justia.com)
🛠️ How to View Full Text
The complete rulebook is available as a PDF from the Georgia SOS site (current through June 11, 2025) (rules.sos.state.ga.us). Individual rule texts are also accessible via the Georgia Code portal or Cornell’s administrative code pages.
✅ Next Steps
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