Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 61 - KANSAS BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
Here’s an outline and summary of Kansas Administrative Regulations – Agency 61 (Kansas Board of Barber Examiners):
🧾 Overview of Agency 61 Structure
Article 1 – Sanitary Rules & Regulations (§ 61‑1‑1 to § 61‑1‑31)
Covers hygiene and sanitation in barber shops, schools, colleges, and associated restrooms. Includes rules on inspections, ventilation, clean water, sterilization, towel handling, and more (kbob.kansas.gov, kbob.kansas.gov).
Article 2 – Reserved
No current regulations under this article (kbob.kansas.gov).
Article 3 – Schools; Requirements (§ 61‑3‑1 to § 61‑3‑26)
Regulates barber schools and colleges – approval, curriculum (1,200–1,500 hrs), instructors’ qualifications, record-keeping, night classes, and more (kbob.kansas.gov).
Article 4 – Issuance, Renewal, Revocation & Suspension (§ 61‑4‑1 to § 61‑4‑3)
Governs how barber licenses and certificates are issued, renewed, suspended, or revoked. Also addresses criminal/civil disqualifications (kbob.kansas.gov).
Article 5 – Applications (§ 61‑5‑1)
Sets limits on application filing dates for examinations, etc. (regulations.justia.com).
Article 6 – Reciprocity (§ 61‑6‑1 to § 61‑6‑2)
Details when and how barber licenses from other jurisdictions are recognized .
Article 7 – Fees (§ 61‑7‑1 to § 61‑7‑2)
Outlines applicable fees for licensing, schools, renewals, etc. (kbob.kansas.gov).
📄 Highlights from Article 1 (Sanitary Rules)
§ 61‑1‑1: Barber establishments (shops, schools, restrooms) must be open for inspection during business hours (kbob.kansas.gov).
§ 61‑1‑2 to § 61‑1‑4: Requirements for proper ventilation, water supply, sterilization of tools, and prohibition on expectoration and cuspidors (kbob.kansas.gov).
§ 61‑1‑24: Temporary permits and display of permits/licenses prominently (casetext.com).
§ 61‑1‑28: Pets are not allowed in barbering facilities (kbob.kansas.gov).
§ 61‑1‑29 to § 61‑1‑31: Covers licensing of new or relocated shops, towel handling, and banned items like lump alum, sponges, etc. (kbob.kansas.gov).
📚 Article 3 Sample: School Requirements
§ 61‑3‑1: No barber school or college may operate without state board approval and compliance (law.cornell.edu).
§ 61‑3‑2 & § 61‑3‑3: Curriculum standards – 1,200–1,500 hours of instruction normally; military-trained or licensed cosmetologists may opt for a 500‑hour program (kbob.kansas.gov).
§ 61‑3‑4: Annual permits, fees, and proof of financial responsibility required (kbob.kansas.gov).
§ 61‑3‑19 & § 61‑3‑20: Schools must maintain attendance and grade records, report to board monthly, and have properly licensed teaching staff (kbob.kansas.gov).
📌 Access & Updates
The official Board of Barbering website includes these regulations in PDF form (kbob.kansas.gov).
Justia and Cornell’s Legal Information Institute host summaries and individual sections (regulations.justia.com).
✅ What You Can Do Next
Browse the full regulations via the Kansas Board of Barbering or Kansas Secretary of State’s K.A.R. portal.
Check for amendments: Regulations are updated quarterly. For the latest, consult the Kansas Register (sos.ks.gov).
Need a specific section like fees, reciprocity rules, application forms, or sanitation specifics? Just let me know—I can look it up.
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