# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 22 — Board of Cosmetologists

### Chapter 01 — General Regulations

#### Regulation .09 Nail Technician Apprentice Registration.

*COMAR 09.22.01.09*

A. A nail technician apprentice registration authorizes the nail technician apprentice to learn all aspects of manicuring and pedicuring.

B. One senior cosmetologist or one licensed nail technician with 2 years experience shall directly train one apprentice.

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

  (1) Train at least 20 hours per week;

  (2) Train for not less than 8 or more than 12 months; and

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

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

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

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

E. A nail technician 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.