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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 09.16.02.01" title_num="09" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="02" heading="Shop — General.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Application for a barber shop permit shall be submitted to the Board together with certification of approval with respect to zoning, health, fire prevention, and all other laws, ordinances, and requirements applicable to the establishment.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A person establishing a residential shop shall meet the following requirements in addition to the requirements set forth in §A of this regulation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The shop shall be completely separate and distinct from all living quarters;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The shop shall be in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The shop shall have a separate outside entrance for use of shop patrons; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The shop shall have a restroom facility maintained for exclusive use by shop clients.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A barber shop shall have the following minimum fixtures, facilities, and equipment:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>One barber pole or barber sign;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>One barber chair in good repair;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>One back bar or work station;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>One cabinet or drawer for clean towels;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>One covered container for disposal of soiled towels;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Proper sterilization equipment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>More than one shop permit may not be issued for any one premises unless a separate and distinct shop entity is established on a different level of the one premises.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Mobile Barbershops.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>All mobile units shall prominently display on the outside of the unit the name of the non-mobile barbershop that serves as the mobile unit's permanent base address.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>All health and safety rules governing barbering shall apply to mobile units unless otherwise specified.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>All storage containers, cabinets, and drawers shall have safety catches.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>All equipment not in storage cabinets or drawers shall be securely anchored.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A ramp or lift shall be provided for access to the mobile unit if providing services for disabled individuals.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Services may not be provided while the mobile unit is in motion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The owners of mobile units shall be responsible for adherence to all local, State and federal laws and regulations regarding the operation of vehicles to be used as mobile units.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>An itinerary showing dates, locations and times of service shall be made available, upon request, to an authorized representative of the board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Preopening Inspection.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Before a shop permit is issued, the premises shall be inspected by a Board member or inspector.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the premises are not in compliance with the laws and regulations governing barbering, the Board may refuse to issue the permit.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>