The bill establishes a formal apprenticeship program for barbers in Wyoming, allowing registered barbers to select up to two apprentices at a time. The apprenticeship must take place in a licensed barbershop and include a minimum of 1,600 hours of training over one to two years, with specific requirements for safety and sanitation training. Apprentices must have a high school diploma or equivalent, pay a registration fee, and pass an examination to qualify for certification as a registered barber. Additionally, apprentices are prohibited from practicing on customers until they have completed a specified number of hours and training.

The bill also amends existing definitions and qualifications related to barbering. It introduces the term "apprentice" and specifies that an individual can qualify for a barber registration certificate by completing the apprenticeship program outlined in the new section. The board of barber examiners is tasked with creating necessary rules for implementation, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain sections effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 33-7-101, 33-7-204, 33-7-209