# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 22 — Board of Cosmetologists

### Chapter 01 — General Regulations

#### Regulation .07 Cosmetologist Apprentice Registration.

*COMAR 09.22.01.07*

A. A cosmetologist apprentice registration authorizes the apprentice to learn all aspects of cosmetology under the direct supervision of a senior cosmetologist.

B. One senior cosmetologist shall directly train one cosmetologist apprentice.

C. Before becoming eligible to take the cosmetologist examination, a cosmetologist apprentice shall:

  (1) Train at least 20 hours per week;

  (2) Train for not less than 24, nor more than 36, months; and

  (3) Complete the apprenticeship curriculum approved by the Board.

D. For good cause, the Board may issue a new cosmetologist apprentice registration to an individual previously registered as a cosmetologist apprentice if:

  (1) A minimum of 6 months has passed since the individual was last registered as a cosmetologist apprentice; and

  (2) The individual surrenders the number of hours earned under any other cosmetologist apprentice registration.

E. A cosmetologist apprentice registration shall be obtained, and used, only for the purpose of receiving the amount of training required to qualify for a licensing examination given by the Board.