Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXII. Occupations and Professions § 328.015. Board of barber examiners abolished, duties merged with board of cosmetology and barber examiners--effect on rules and existing licenses

1. Upon appointment by the governor and confirmation by the senate of the board, the board of barber examiners shall be abolished and its duties and responsibilities shall merge into the board as established under section 329.015. The board shall be a continuance of and shall carry out the duties of the board of barber examiners.

2. Upon appointment by the governor and confirmation by the senate of the board, all of the powers, duties, and functions of the board of barber examiners shall be transferred to, conferred, and imposed upon the board. The board shall be the successor in every way to the powers, duties, and functions of the board of barber examiners.

3. Every act performed in the exercise of such powers, duties, and authorities by or under the authority of the board shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the board of barber examiners under this chapter, including any amendments thereto effective with the passage of this section or prior to August 28, 2005.

4. All rules of the board of barber examiners and any amendments to such rules shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be duly adopted rules of the board until revised, amended, or repealed by the board. The board shall review such rules and shall adopt new rules as required for the administration of this chapter for barbers and cosmetologists.

5. Any person or entity licensed or provisionally licensed by the board of barber examiners prior to the appointment by the governor and confirmation by the senate of the board, shall be considered licensed in the same manner by the board.