§ 5–605
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 5-605 (2026)
Title 5. Cosmetologists
Subtitle 6. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 5–605LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in §§ 5–302 and 5–303 of this title and subsection (b) of this section, a person may not practice cosmetology, provide esthetic services, provide eyelash extension services, provide hair services, provide hair services – blow drying, or provide nail technician services in any place other than:
(1)
a beauty salon that holds a beauty salon permit; or
(2)
a barbershop that holds a barbershop permit issued under Title 4 of this article.
(b)
(1)
A licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, eyelash extension technician, hairstylist, hairstylist – blow dry technician, or nail technician may practice cosmetology and provide services in:
(i)
a facility in which beautification–oriented medical services, authorized by the Maryland Department of Health, are provided;
(ii)
the residence of an individual confined to the residence by reason of a physical or mental infirmity;
(iii)
an assisted living facility as defined in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article;
(iv)
a hospice facility defined in § 19–901(c) of the Health – General Article;
(v)
a nursing home as defined in § 19–1401(e) of the Health – General Article; or
(vi)
a hospital as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article or a similar institution.
(2)
To practice in any of the locations specified in this subsection:
(i)
the licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, eyelash extension technician, hairstylist, hairstylist – blow dry technician, or nail technician shall be sponsored by a beauty salon in which the cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist, hairstylist – blow dry technician, or nail technician is authorized to practice;
(ii)
the patron to whom the services are rendered shall be a customer of the beauty salon; and
(iii)
the services shall be rendered by appointment through the beauty salon.