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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 09.16.01.07" title_num="09" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="01" heading="Examinations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Board shall schedule examinations as often as necessary to meet the demand.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Each qualified applicant for examination shall be sent a notice of the examination that contains the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Time, date, and location of the examination;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Amount of time allotted for the examination;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Areas that will be tested during the theoretical and practical portions of the examination;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Requirements for models;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Equipment the applicant shall bring;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Requirements for passing the examination; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Board's policy on bringing books or other materials into the examination room.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Requirements for Taking Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A candidate shall arrive in a timely fashion to take the examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A candidate shall present the notice of examination and a proper identification with the candidate's signature and photograph.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A candidate may not bring books or papers into the examination room and may not use those materials during either the practical or the theoretical portion of the examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A candidate taking the practical portion of an examination shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Appear in a clean, washable garment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Be accompanied by a live model who is at least 16 years old unless advised otherwise by the Board; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Appear with the equipment necessary to take the examination which shall be in a clean and disinfected condition and in good repair.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Disqualification. A candidate who violates any of the provisions of §C of this regulation may not be admitted to the examination and shall forfeit the examination fee.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Interpreters or Readers.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board may permit an interpreter or reader to accompany an applicant and assist in the translation or reading of the theory portion of the barber examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Except for a sign interpreter who may assist an individual who is hearing impaired:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An interpreter or reader may not assist in the practical portion of the barber examination; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Board may not permit interpreters or readers to translate or read the master barber examination.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>When a practical test cannot be completed for any reason, the grade for that test shall be “incomplete” and not “failure”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Passing Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In order to be certified as passing an examination, a candidate shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Receive a satisfactory result on all parts of the practical examination;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Score at least 70 percent or more on the theoretical portion of the examination; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Demonstrate a sufficient ability to verbally communicate and comprehend the English language in order to understand, converse, and properly respond to the requests, needs, and explanations of English-speaking patrons.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An individual who passes one or more portions of the examination shall be excused from retaking the portion passed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An applicant who has not passed all parts of the examination within 1 year of the original examination date shall be required to retake the entire examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Content of Barber Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A barber examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The theoretical portion of the barber examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of barber science found in a basic textbook including, but not limited to, the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sanitation and disinfection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Chemical applications;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Hair cutting and styling techniques;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Diseases and disorders; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Laws and regulations regarding the practice of barbering.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The practical portion of the barber examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining a:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Haircut;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Cold wave; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Shave.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Content of a Master Barber Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A master barber examination shall consist of a theoretical portion only.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The candidate shall be required to demonstrate a knowledge of barbering including, but not limited to, the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An advanced knowledge of sanitation and disinfection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An advanced knowledge of chemical applications;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>An advanced knowledge of hair cutting and styling techniques;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>An advanced knowledge of diseases and disorders; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding the practice of barbering.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Content of Barber Stylist Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A barber examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The theoretical portion of the barber examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of barber science found in a basic textbook including, but not limited to, the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sanitation and disinfection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Hair cutting and styling techniques;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Diseases and disorders; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Laws and regulations regarding the practice of barbering.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The practical portion of the barber examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Haircut; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Shave.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>