# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 16 — Board of Barbers

### Chapter 01 — General Regulations

#### Regulation .05 Supervision of a Barber Apprentice or Barber-Stylist Apprentice.

*COMAR 09.16.01.05*

A. Prior to supervising an apprentice for the first time, a master barber shall participate in an orientation program administered by the Board.

B. A master barber licensee who supervises an apprentice shall:

  (1) Ensure that the apprentice receives the required theory and practical training;

  (2) Ensure that the apprentice receives at least 30 hours of training per week;

  (3) File a monthly report, on a form supplied by the Board, stating the progress of each apprentice in the shop and identifying the designated licensee in charge of each apprentice; and

  (4) Advise the Board immediately, in writing, when an apprenticeship is discontinued, temporarily or otherwise.

C. One master barber shall directly train one barber apprentice or barber-stylist apprentice.

D. Unless the Board determines that legitimate circumstances exist, if a monthly report, as required under this regulation, is not received by the Board within 90 days of the training being reported:

  (1) The report may not be received by the Board; and

  (2) Credit may not be given for the purported training.