# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 5. Cosmetologists

### Subtitle 3. Licenses

#### Section 5-301

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title or Sec.Sec. 10-14A-03 and 10-14B-03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice cosmetology before the individual may practice cosmetology in the State.

(b) If an individual holds the appropriate limited license, the individual may practice cosmetology in a manner limited to:

  (1) providing esthetic services;

  (2) providing eyelash extension services;

  (3) providing hair services;

  (4) providing hair services - blow drying; or

  (5) providing nail technician services.

(c) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:

  (1) a student while the student practices cosmetology in accordance with Sec. 5-302 or Sec. 5-303 of this subtitle; or

  (2) a registered apprentice.

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