# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 5. Cosmetologists

### Subtitle 6. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 5-605

(a) Except as provided in Sec.Sec. 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 Sec. 19-1801 of the Health - General Article;

    (iv) a hospice facility defined in Sec. 19-901(c) of the Health - General Article;

    (v) a nursing home as defined in Sec. 19-1401(e) of the Health - General Article; or

    (vi) a hospital as defined in Sec. 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.

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