# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 4. Barbers

### Subtitle 5. Barbershops and Barber Schools

#### Section 4-507

(a) A barbershop may not employ at the same time more than three apprentice barbers for each master barber employed.

(b) A barbershop may have a separate shampoo area.

(c) The Board may not require a barbershop to have a minimum number of sinks.

(d)

  (1) An apprentice barber under complete and constant supervision of a master barber may assist the master barber in starting or completing an operation. The master barber or barbershop may charge the usual fees for the operation.

  (2) A fee may not be charged for an operation performed completely by an apprentice barber.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)