# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 5. Cosmetologists

### Subtitle 5. Beauty Salons and Cosmetology Schools

#### Section 5-501

(a) A person shall hold a beauty salon permit issued by the Board before the person may operate a beauty salon in the State.

(b) A beauty salon may operate as a limited practice beauty salon by offering cosmetology services 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) A separate beauty salon permit is required for each beauty salon that a person operates.

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