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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".13" citation="COMAR 09.22.01.13" title_num="09" subtitle_num="22" 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>If taking the cosmetologist examination, appear with an appropriate mannequin head;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>If taking the nail technician examination, appear with an appropriate mannequin hand;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>If taking the esthetician examination:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Be accompanied by a live model who is 16 years old or older; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Appear with a mannequin head; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <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—Foreign Language Dictionaries.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board may permit a Board-approved interpreter to accompany an applicant and assist in the theory portion of the examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If approved by the Board or its authorized representative, an applicant may use a word-for-word, bilingual dictionary during the theory portion of an examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>During any portion of an examination:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A sign interpreter may assist an applicant who is hearing impaired; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A reader may assist an applicant who has dyslexia or another, similar reading impairment.</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 score of 75 percent or more on the practical portion of the examination;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Score at least 75 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 Cosmetologist Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A cosmetologist examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The theoretical portion of the cosmetologist examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of cosmetology found in basic cosmetology textbooks 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;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Facial massage;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Skin care;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Makeup application;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Hair removal;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Application of artificial nails;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Manicuring and pedicuring procedures; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Laws and regulations regarding the practice of cosmetology.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The practical portion of the cosmetologist examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Wet set or thermal curl set;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Permanent cold wave;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Chemical relaxing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Hair pressing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Croquignole curl;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Bleach and tint;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Blended haircut;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Fingerwave;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Pincurls;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Roller placement; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Manicure.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Content of Senior Cosmetologist Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A senior cosmetologist examination shall consist of a theoretical portion only.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A candidate shall be required to demonstrate a knowledge of cosmetology including, but not limited to, an advanced knowledge of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sanitation and disinfection techniques;</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 cosmetology.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Content of Esthetician Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An esthetician examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The theoretical portion of the esthetician examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of esthetics found in basic esthetics textbooks including, but not limited to, the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sanitation and disinfection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Diseases and disorders;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Facial massage;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Skin care;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Makeup application;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Hair removal; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Laws and regulations regarding the practice of esthetics.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The practical portion of the esthetician examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Patron preparation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Skin cleansing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Skin analysis;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Location and names of motor points;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Tweezing and arching of eyebrows;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Massage movements; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Application of women's daytime makeup.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>Contents of Nail Technician Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A nail technician examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The theoretical portion of the nail technician examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of manicuring found in basic manicuring textbooks including, but not limited to, the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sanitation and disinfection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Diseases and disorders;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Manicuring and pedicuring procedures;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Application of artificial nails; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Laws and regulations regarding the practice of a nail technician.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The practical portion of the nail technician examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Basic manicure;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Hairline tip of a free edge;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Half moon;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Application of acrylic nails; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Pedicure procedure.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="L.">
    <text>Contents of Blow Drying Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A blow drying examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The theoretical portion of the blow drying examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of beautifying, cleaning, and arranging hair found in cosmetology textbooks including, but not limited to, the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sanitation and disinfection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Disease and disorders;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Arranging hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Cleansing hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Curling hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Dressing hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Blow drying hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Singeing hair; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Beautifying hair.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The practical portion of the blow drying examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Arranging hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Cleansing hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Curling hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Dressing hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Blow drying hair;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Singeing hair; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Beautifying hair.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="M.">
    <text>Content of Hair Stylist Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A hair stylist examination shall consist of a theoretical and a practical portion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Theoretical portion of the hair stylist examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of the hair styling found in basic cosmetology textbooks, 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 hair styling.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The practical portion of the hair styling examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Wet set or thermal curl set;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Permanent cold wave;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Chemical relaxing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Hair pressing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Croquignole curl;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Bleach and tint;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Blended haircut;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Fingerwave;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Pincurls; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Roller placement.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="N.">
    <text>Content of Eyelash Extension Examination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An eyelash extension examination shall consist of a theoretical and a practical portion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The theoretical portion of the eyelash extension examination shall consist of questions that relate to the subject of eyelash extensions, including, but not limited to, the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sanitation and safety;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Lash extension types, adhesives, and tools;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Lash anatomy and growth cycles;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Contraindications and allergic reactions; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Laws and regulations regarding the practice of cosmetology.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The practical portion of the eyelash extension examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Lash isolation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Lash extension application;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Adhesive control;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Lash extension removal;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Client safety measures; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Sanitation practices.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>