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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 09.22.01.07" title_num="09" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="01" heading="Cosmetologist Apprentice Registration.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A cosmetologist apprentice registration authorizes the apprentice to learn all aspects of cosmetology under the direct supervision of a senior cosmetologist.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>One senior cosmetologist shall directly train one cosmetologist apprentice.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Before becoming eligible to take the cosmetologist examination, a cosmetologist apprentice shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Train at least 20 hours per week;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Train for not less than 24, nor more than 36, months; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Complete the apprenticeship curriculum approved by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>For good cause, the Board may issue a new cosmetologist apprentice registration to an individual previously registered as a cosmetologist apprentice if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A minimum of 6 months has passed since the individual was last registered as a cosmetologist apprentice; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The individual surrenders the number of hours earned under any other cosmetologist apprentice registration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>