645—21.3 (158) Examination requirements for barbers and barber instructors.
	 21.3(1) The following criteria shall apply to the written and practical examination.
	  a.   	 In order for an applicant to be eligible to take the examination, the supporting data and documentation required by the board shall be postmarked at least 14 days prior to the examination.
	  b.   	 Applicants will be notified of the date and time of the written and practical examination given by the board of barbering.
	  c.   	 Applicants for barber licenses are required to receive a passing score on the examination. The score is contingent on receiving a combined score of 70 percent, which is a weighted score based on the following:
	 (1) 	 For barbers, the practical component equals 75 percent and the written component equals 25 percent of the weighted score.
	 (2) 	 For barber instructors, the practical component equals 30 percent and the written component equals 70 percent of the weighted score.
	  d.   	 The board will notify the applicant in writing of the result of the examination.
	 21.3(2) Persons who do not appear on the appointed date assigned to them to take the examination must notify the board of barbering in writing or by telephone to schedule a new appointment date. Examination fees cannot be refunded, but the applicant will not be required to pay the next examination fee if the applicant can show proof that the applicant’s inability to take the examination was not the applicant’s fault. Proof of inability to take the examination shall be submitted to the board office with a written request to reschedule the examination. An applicant shall be required to pay the reexamination fee if the applicant does not appear for a subsequent examination.
	 21.3(3) Persons who do not attain the passing score may reapply to take the examination. Examination fees cannot be refunded, and the applicant shall be required to pay the reexamination fee.