(1) For purposes of subsection (2) of this section, any person engaged in barbering who is licensed as a barber and who leases or rents space at a barber shop from the holder of a license to operate the barber shop shall be deemed an independent contract owner.
(2) The board shall not hold the holder of a license to operate a barber shop responsible for violations of this chapter, or of administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, that are committed by an independent contract owner.