Florida Statutes
Chapter 476 - Barbering
476.188 - Barber Services to Be Performed in Registered Barbershop; Exception.


(1) Barber services shall be performed only by licensed barbers in registered barbershops, except as otherwise provided in this section.
(2) Pursuant to rules established by the board, barber services may be performed by a licensed barber in a location other than a registered barbershop, including, but not limited to, a nursing home, hospital, or residence, when a client for reasons of ill health is unable to go to a registered barbershop. Arrangements for the performance of barber services in a location other than a registered barbershop shall be made only through a registered barbershop. However, a barber may shampoo, cut, or arrange hair in a location other than a registered barbershop without such arrangements.
(3) Any person who holds a valid barber’s license in any state or who is authorized to practice barbering in any country, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States may perform barber services in a location other than a registered barbershop when such services are performed in connection with the motion picture, fashion photography, theatrical, or television industry; a manufacturer trade show demonstration; or an educational seminar.
History.—ss. 67, 117, ch. 83-329; ss. 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 46, ch. 89-374; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 2021-218.