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<chapter num="01" heading="General Regulations" title_num="09" subtitle_num="22">
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="General Requirements.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>A licensee, permit holder, or registrant shall be familiar with and comply with the laws and regulations governing the practice of beauty culture.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Every licensee and registrant shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>Display a current and valid license in full view of the public at the practitioner's work station;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>Affix a current picture to the license; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>Have available at all times valid government-issued photographic identification.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>When a senior cosmetologist or cosmetologist practices cosmetology in the residence of a patron, in a nursing home, or in a hospital, the following conditions shall be met:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>The services are sponsored by an authorized salon;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>The licensee is fully supplied with sanitized and disinfected equipment by the sponsoring salon and the implements and tools are carried back and forth in an appropriate manner to assure they are not contaminated;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>The sponsoring salon maintains complete records of all services performed, and the date, time, place, and charge for the services;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(4)">
        <text>All tools, equipment, and complete records are available for inspection;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(5)">
        <text>Board inspectors are permitted to conduct inspections of any area where cosmetology services are provided; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(6)">
        <text>When the cosmetology services are provided in a nursing home, hospital, or similar facility, the:</text>
        <paragraph num="(a)">
          <text>Patron is a:</text>
          <paragraph num="(i)">
            <text>Resident of the facility, and</text>
          </paragraph>
          <paragraph num="(ii)">
            <text>Customer of the beauty salon, preexisting or otherwise;</text>
          </paragraph>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(b)">
          <text>Facility does not hold itself out to the public as a provider of cosmetology services; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(c)">
          <text>Compensation paid for the cosmetology services is ultimately paid to the licensee performing the services or to the sponsoring beauty salon.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>A licensee operating a barber shop shall comply with all pertinent sanitation regulations contained in COMAR 09.22.02.04—.06.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="E.">
      <text>A photography studio that provides hair styling or makeup services as a part of a photo package shall obtain an owner's permit, and the services shall be performed by an authorized licensee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="F.">
      <text>A licensee, permit holder, or registrant shall promptly notify the Board of any change of address.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="G.">
      <text>The Board may initiate a criminal prosecution of a person who engages in the practice of beauty culture without a valid license or registration.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="H.">
      <text>A licensee or registrant is responsible for the sanitary condition of the licensee's or registrant's individual work station.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="I.">
      <text>A licensee, permit holder, or registrant may not knowingly interfere with the lawful activity of an inspector of the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="J.">
      <text>The provision of cosmetology, esthetic, or nail technology services in a beauty salon is prima facie evidence that compensation has been, or will be, paid for the services rendered.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Senior Cosmetologist License.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>A senior cosmetologist is responsible for the theory and practical training of apprentices and limited practice apprentices in the cosmetologist's salon.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>A senior cosmetologist license authorizes the licensee to practice all aspects of beauty culture.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Cosmetologist License.">
    <text>A cosmetologist license authorizes the licensee to practice all aspects of beauty culture.</text>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" heading="Esthetician License.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>An esthetician license authorizes the licensee to engage in providing esthetic services as defined in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>The term “massaging”, as used in Business Occupation and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland, means contact with the skin limited to the beautification, cleansing, and embellishment of the skin during the application and removal of skin care products.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>The term “exfoliating” as used in Business Occupation and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland, means to remove dead skin cells, dirt, bacteria, and excess oil from the skin.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>The term “cosmetic microneedling” as used in Business Occupation and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland, means the use of cosmetic, non-medical devices that have needles no longer than 1 mm and are used in a manner that does not penetrate the skin beyond the epidermis.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="E.">
      <text>The term “toning” as used in Business Occupation and Professions Article, §5-101(o), Annotated Code of Maryland, means the cleaning, manipulating and stimulating of skin by use of facials, face masks, and wraps.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" heading="Nail Technician License.">
    <text>A nail technician license authorizes the licensee to engage in the practice of:</text>
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>Massaging the hands and feet;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Applying cosmetic preparations, nail enamels, antiseptics, lotions, creams, nail gel, nail wrappings, acrylics, and artificial nails; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>Cutting, shaping, and similar work upon the nails.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" heading="Eyelash Extension Technician License.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>An eyelash extension technician license authorizes the licensee to engage in the practice of applying, removing, cleansing, and maintenance of semi-permanent individual or volume eyelash extensions to enhance the length, curl, fullness, and thickness of natural lashes.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Temporary Eyelash Extension Technician License.</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>The Board may issue a temporary eyelash extension technician license to an applicant who submits an application on or before December 31, 2026.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>An applicant for a temporary license shall submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>To qualify for a temporary license, an applicant shall be at least 17 years old and have completed successfully a ninth grade education or the equivalent.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(4)">
        <text>Applicants for a temporary license are exempt from the training and exam requirements of Business Occupations and Professions Article, §5-305(c) and (h), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(5)">
        <text>The term of a temporary license is 1 year.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(6)">
        <text>The fee for a temporary license is $11.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(7)">
        <text>The Board may issue no more than one temporary license to an individual.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(8)">
        <text>Renewal.</text>
        <paragraph num="(a)">
          <text>Temporary licenses may be renewed no more than one time for a term of 1 year.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(b)">
          <text>An applicant for the renewal of a temporary license shall submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(c)">
          <text>The Board shall not renew a temporary license unless the applicant demonstrates good cause as to why they did not obtain a permanent eyelash technician license and that they are</text>
          <paragraph num="(i)">
            <text>Enrolled in an eyelash extension course approved by the State Department of Education or the Maryland Higher Education Commission; or</text>
          </paragraph>
          <paragraph num="(ii)">
            <text>Registered as an apprentice as provided under Business Occupations and Professions Article, §§5-404 and 5-505, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
          </paragraph>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(d)">
          <text>The fee for the renewal of a temporary license is $11.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" 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>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" heading="Esthetician Apprentice Registration.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>An esthetician apprentice registration authorizes the esthetician apprentice to learn all aspects of providing esthetic services as defined in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §5-101(l), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>The term “massaging”, as used in Business Occupation and Professions Article, §5-101(l), Annotated Code of Maryland, means contact with the skin limited to the beautification, cleansing, and embellishment of the skin during the application and removal of skin care products.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>One senior cosmetologist or one licensed esthetician with 2 years experience shall directly train one esthetician apprentice.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>Before becoming eligible to take the esthetician examination, an esthetician 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 12 or more than 24 months; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>Complete the apprenticeship curriculum approved by the Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="E.">
      <text>For good cause, the Board may issue a new esthetician apprentice registration to an individual previously registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or an esthetician apprentice if:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>A minimum of 6 months has passed since the individual was last registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or an esthetician apprentice; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>The individual surrenders the number of hours earned under any other cosmetologist apprentice or esthetician apprentice registration.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="F.">
      <text>An esthetician 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>
    <paragraph num="G.">
      <text>An esthetician apprentice registration may be renewed one time.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" heading="Nail Technician Apprentice Registration.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>A nail technician apprentice registration authorizes the nail technician apprentice to learn all aspects of manicuring and pedicuring.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>One senior cosmetologist or one licensed nail technician with 2 years experience shall directly train one apprentice.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>Before becoming eligible to take the nail technician examination, a nail technician 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 8 or more than 12 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 nail technician apprentice registration to an individual previously registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or a nail technician apprentice if:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>A minimum of 6 months has passed since the individual was last registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or a nail technician apprentice; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>The individual surrenders the number of hours earned under any other cosmetologist apprentice or nail technician apprentice registration.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="E.">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" heading="Eyelash Extension Technician Apprentice Registration.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>An eyelash extension technician apprentice registration authorizes the eyelash extension technician apprentice to learn all aspects of applying, removing, cleansing, and maintaining semi-permanent individual or volume eyelash extensions to enhance the length, curl, fullness, and thickness of natural lashes.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Beginning January 1, 2027, one senior cosmetologist who has completed a Board approved continuing education course regarding eyelash extension services or one licensed eyelash extension technician with 2 years’ experience as a licensed practitioner shall directly train one apprentice.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>Before becoming eligible to take the eyelash extension technician examination, an eyelash extension technician apprentice shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>Train at least 10 hours per week;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>Train for not less than 3 or more than 7 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 eyelash extension technician apprentice registration to an individual previously registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or an eyelash extension technician apprentice if:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>A minimum of 6 months has passed since the individual was last registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or an eyelash extension technician apprentice; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>The individual surrenders the number of hours earned under any other cosmetologist apprentice or eyelash extension technician apprentice registration.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="E.">
      <text>An eyelash extension 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.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" heading="Supervision of an Apprentice.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>Prior to supervising an apprentice for the first time, a licensee shall participate in an orientation program administered by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>A licensee who supervises an apprentice shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>Ensure that the apprentice receives:</text>
        <paragraph num="(a)">
          <text>At least 20 hours of training per week; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(b)">
          <text>The required theory and practical training;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>File a monthly report, on a form supplied by the Board, stating the progress of each apprentice in the salon and identifying the designated licensee in charge of each apprentice;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>Advise the Board immediately, in writing, when an apprenticeship is discontinued, temporarily or otherwise; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(4)">
        <text>Ensure that any apprentice is limited to and performs only the services authorized by the apprentice registration.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>Unless the Board determines that exceptional circumstances exist, if a monthly report required by §A(2) of this regulation is not received by the Board within 90 days of the completion of the apprentice training:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>The report may not be received by the Board; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>Credit may not be given for the training.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" heading="Apprenticeship Registration Requirements.">
    <text>A person may be registered as an apprentice if the person:</text>
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>Is at least 16 years old;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Has secured a sponsoring salon in which to apprentice;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>Has been approved by the Board; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>Prior to being registered as an apprentice, has participated in an orientation program administered by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".13" 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>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" heading="Fees.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>Purpose. This regulation is intended to carry out the provisions of Business Occupations and Professions Article, Titles 4 and 5, and Business Regulation Article, §§2-106.13 and 2-106.14, Annotated Code of Maryland. In particular, it is intended to set various fees in order to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the State Board of Barbers and State Board of Cosmetologists.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Definitions.</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>Terms Defined.</text>
        <paragraph num="(a)">
          <text>“Barbers Board” means the State Board of Barbers.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(b)">
          <text>“Cosmetologists Board” means the State Board of Cosmetologists.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(c)">
          <text>“License fee” means the fee paid by an applicant or licensee, as applicable, in connection with the issuance and renewal of a license and the issuance of a limited license and a reciprocal license.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(d)">
          <text>“Salon owner permit fee” means the fee paid by an applicant or licensee, as applicable, in connection with the issuance and renewal of a salon permit.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(e)">
          <text>“Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>Examination Fees. An applicant for examination or reexamination shall pay an examination or reexamination fee directly to the testing service chosen by the Cosmetologists Board to develop or administer the examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>Average of Costs. In order to establish fees that more equitably distribute the costs associated with the operation of each board among similar boards, the Secretary may average the direct and indirect costs of the Barbers Board and the Cosmetologists Board, provided that the boards consent to having their direct and indirect costs averaged together.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="E.">
      <text>As provided for in Business Regulation Article, §§2-106.13 and 2-106.14, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this regulation, the Cosmetologist Board sets the following license and permit fees:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>Salon owner — $56;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>Senior cosmetologist — $28;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>Cosmetologist — $28;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(4)">
        <text>Blow dry — $28;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(5)">
        <text>Esthetician — $28;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(6)">
        <text>Nail technician — $28;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(7)">
        <text>Hair stylist — $28;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(8)">
        <text>Eyelash extension technician — $28;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(9)">
        <text>Apprentice — $11;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(10)">
        <text>Reinstatement:</text>
        <paragraph num="(a)">
          <text>If the license of a senior cosmetologist, cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician license has expired, a reinstatement fee of $28 shall be paid in addition to the renewal fee in this section; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(b)">
          <text>If the permit of a salon owner has expired, in addition to the renewal fee in this section:</text>
          <paragraph num="(i)">
            <text>A reinstatement fee of $56 shall be paid if not more than 45 days have passed since the expiration of the permit; and</text>
          </paragraph>
          <paragraph num="(ii)">
            <text>A pre-opening inspection fee of $169 shall be paid, and such an inspection shall be conducted, if more than 45 days have passed since the expiration of the permit; and</text>
          </paragraph>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(11)">
        <text>Pre-opening inspection — $169.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="F.">
      <text>A separate payment is required for each application.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="G.">
      <text>Payment in cash may not be accepted.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="H.">
      <text>All fees are nonrefundable.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" heading="Renewals.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>A renewal application for each license, permit, or registration shall be mailed to each licensee, permit holder, or cosmetologist apprentice at the last known address.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>A licensee, permit holder, or cosmetologist apprentice shall submit each application and the required payment at least 14 days before the expiration date of the existing license.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>An application that is incomplete or is not accompanied by the appropriate fee shall be returned to the applicant.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>A registered cosmetologist apprentice is limited to two renewals.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="E.">
      <text>A limited practice apprentice registration is not renewable.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="F.">
      <text>Prior to the expiration of each 2-year term, a licensee shall provide proof of satisfactory completion of continuing education requirements.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".16" heading="Compensation — Examiners and Inspectors.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>Examiners, appointed by the Board, shall be paid a per diem of at least $50 based on the State's budget.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Inspectors, appointed by the Board, shall be paid a per diem of at least $50 based on the State's budget.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>All per diem employees are entitled to be reimbursed for traveling expenses in accordance with the State's policy.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" heading="Citations to Licensees.">
    <text>Unless otherwise indicated, the following civil penalties are applicable to the following violations of the laws and regulations of the Board of Cosmetologists discovered by a Board inspector during an inspection of a beauty salon:</text>
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>Working in a beauty salon for which a permit never has been issued or other unauthorized location — $300;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>Licensing:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>Operating without a valid license — $300;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>No photo on license — $100;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>No valid government-issued photo identification — $100;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(4)">
        <text>Services beyond scope — $300;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>Sanitation:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>Improper disinfection:</text>
        <paragraph num="(a)">
          <text>Failure to wash implements before disinfection — $150;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(b)">
          <text>Failure to properly disinfect implements, bowls, basins, other areas — $150;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(c)">
          <text>Failure to properly store disinfected implements — $150;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(d)">
          <text>Failure to keep clean disinfectant on esthetician tray or nail technician table — $150;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>Improper procedures for cut or blood-related incidents — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>Other:</text>
        <paragraph num="(a)">
          <text>Poor lighting, heating, or ventilation — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(b)">
          <text>Unclean walls, curtains, or floor coverings — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(c)">
          <text>Absence of hot or cold running water — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(d)">
          <text>Presence of rodents or insects — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(e)">
          <text>Use of salon (shop) for sleeping or living — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(f)">
          <text>Failure to promptly remove hair or debris — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(g)">
          <text>Unsanitary restroom — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(h)">
          <text>No soap dispenser and disposable towels — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Unclean operator's garments — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(j)">
          <text>Failure to wash hands before each client — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(k)">
          <text>No wet sanitizer at station — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(l)">
          <text>No closed drawer or cabinet for disinfected implements at station — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(m)">
          <text>Use of neck duster, powder puff, sponge, septic pencil, or lump alum on more than one client — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(n)">
          <text>Improper application, removal, or discarding of lotions, oils, and other liquids — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(o)">
          <text>Improper application of creams — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(p)">
          <text>Improper maintenance of lotions, oils, and other liquids — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(q)">
          <text>Failure to properly cover head, foot rest, or manicuring cushion — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(r)">
          <text>Improper storage or disposal of towels — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(s)">
          <text>Improper sanitation of pressing combs or curling irons — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(t)">
          <text>Insufficient number of combs or brushes — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(u)">
          <text>Failure to use protective neck strip — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Improperly washed or sanitized shampoo bowl — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(w)">
          <text>Improper cleansing or sanitation of retention rods — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(x)">
          <text>Failure to remove soiled items from top of work station after use — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(y)">
          <text>Placement of pins or clips in mouth — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(z)">
          <text>Use of implements dropped on floor without cleaning and disinfecting — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(aa)">
          <text>Failure to sharpen lip or eyebrow pencil after each use — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(bb)">
          <text>Failure to discard disposable implement or cosmetic after use — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(cc)">
          <text>Use of hair removal wax for more than one client — $300;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(dd)">
          <text>Failure to launder nondisposable draping after each client — $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ee)">
          <text>Unsanitary manicuring or eyelash extension table or surrounding area — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ff)">
          <text>Improper paraffin wax procedures — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(gg)">
          <text>Improper use of electric files, bits, or sanding bands — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(hh)">
          <text>Improper procedures when working on acrylic nails — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Improper procedures when performing eyelash extension services — $100;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(jj)">
          <text>Failure to label eyelash adhesive with accurate date of opening or failure to discard eyelash adhesive container within 30 days of opening;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(kk)">
          <text>Any other sanitation violation— $50;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>Unauthorized services:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>Massage — $300;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>Microdermabrasion — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>Lasers — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(4)">
        <text>Chemical peels that penetrate the skin beyond the epidermis — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(5)">
        <text>Practice causing tissue destruction or penetration to the blood fluid barrier — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(6)">
        <text>Credo blade — $300;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="E.">
      <text>Prohibited practices:</text>
      <paragraph num="(1)">
        <text>Services on client with infectious or contagious disease — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(2)">
        <text>Operator with infectious or contagious disease performing services — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(3)">
        <text>Services on inflamed skin or scalp without physician authorization — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(4)">
        <text>Removal of corns, calluses, or other growths of skin by cutting — $300;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(5)">
        <text>Use of electrical muscle stimulator devices — $300;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(6)">
        <text>Cosmetic tattooing — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(7)">
        <text>Presence of an animal other than a designated service animal — $100;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(8)">
        <text>Sale of used hairpieces — $300;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(9)">
        <text>Methyl methacrylate liquid monomer (MMA) — formal hearing;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="F.">
      <text>Interference with inspector — formal hearing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".18" heading="Failure to Respond.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>An applicant or licensee shall respond in writing to a written communication from the Board within 30 days of the date of mailing.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>The Board shall send a written communication by first-class mail to the last address furnished to the Board by an applicant or licensee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>It is a responsibility of an applicant or licensee to notify the Board in writing if there has been a change in the applicant’s or licensee’s address.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>Failure to respond as required by this regulation may be considered by the Board to be a violation of Business Occupations and Professions Article, §5-314(a)(1)(viii), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <annotations>
    <annotation type="Authority">Business Occupations and Professions Article, Titles 4 and 5; Business Regulation Article, §§2-106.13 and 2-106.14;Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 256, Acts of 2017</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: April 4, 1973</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01 amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166); repealed effective November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2001); emergency status expired January 1, 1992</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 14, 1992 (19:5 Md. R. 573); emergency status extended at 19:11 Md. R. 1011</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02A amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166); repealed effective November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02B repealed effective November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02C amended effective November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02D repealed effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02D adopted effective April 6, 1987 (14:7 Md. R. 830)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02 repealed and new Regulation .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2001); emergency status extended at 19:2 Md. R. 150 and 19:11 Md. R. 1011</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .03A—C amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .03D repealed effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .03 repealed and new Regulation .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2001); emergency status expired January 1, 1992</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .03 repealed and new Regulation .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 14, 1992 (19:5 Md. R. 573); emergency status extended at 19:11 Md. R. 1011</annotation>
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    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04C-1 adopted effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04F repealed effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .05 amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166); June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163); March 23, 1987 (14:6 Md. R. 713); November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .06A adopted effective April 6, 1987 (14:7 Md. R. 830)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .06D repealed effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .06D—F adopted effective April 6, 1987 (14:7 Md. R. 830)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulations .06, .08, and .09 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2001); emergency status extended at 19:2 Md. R. 150 and 19:11 Md. R. 1011</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .07A and C amended effective December 30, 1977 (4:27 Md. R. 2106)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .07E repealed effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08 amended effective February 4, 1976 (3:3 Md. R. 149)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08A amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166); June 12, 1981 (8:12 Md. R. 1061); April 6, 1987 (14:7 Md. R. 830)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08B amended effective April 6, 1987 (14:7 Md. R. 830)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08C repealed effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08C adopted effective April 6, 1987 (14:7 Md. R. 830)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09A amended effective August 21, 1989 (16:16 Md. R. 1750)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09D repealed effective November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09F amended effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09F-1 adopted effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12 amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166); June 12, 1981 (8:12 Md. R. 1061)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12A amended effective March 23, 1987 (14:6 Md. R. 713)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12D amended effective March 23, 1987 (14:6 Md. R. 713)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13 repealed effective December 15, 1978 (5:25 Md. R. 1853)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13 adopted effective March 23, 1987 (14:6 Md. R. 713)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13 amended effective June 11, 1990 (17:11 Md. R. 1343)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .14 amended effective August 21, 1989 (16:16 Md. R. 1750)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .14B amended effective December 30, 1977 (4:27 Md. R. 2106)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .15 repealed and new Regulation .15 adopted effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .15C—F amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .15D amended effective February 4, 1976 (3:3 Md. R. 149)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .15F amended effective February 4, 1976 (3:3 Md. R. 149); October 19, 1979 (6:21 Md. R. 1708)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16B amended effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16C amended effective March 3, 1976 (3:5 Md. R. 295); November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166); November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
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    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16F amended effective June 13, 1988 (15:12 Md. R. 1445)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16H amended effective June 13, 1988 (15:12 Md. R. 1445)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16I repealed effective November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16I adopted effective June 13, 1988 (15:12 Md. R. 1445)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16J amended effective June 13, 1988 (15:12 Md. R. 1445)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16U amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16W amended effective June 13, 1988 (15:12 Md. R. 1445)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16AA repealed effective November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16BB adopted effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16CC adopted effective February 9, 1987 (14:3 Md. R. 272)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16DD adopted effective June 13, 1988 (15:12 Md. R. 1445)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16EE adopted effective May 1, 1989 (16:8 Md. R. 909)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .17F repealed effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .18A—D amended effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .18C amended effective February 4, 1976 (3:3 Md. R. 149)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .18D amended effective February 4, 1976 (3:3 Md. R. 149)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .18H amended effective February 4, 1976 (3:3 Md. R. 149); March 23, 1987 (14:6 Md. R. 713)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .19 repealed effective November 16, 1987 (14:23 Md. R. 2414)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulations .20—.24 adopted effective April 6, 1987 (14:7 Md. R. 830)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulations .21, .22, and .24 amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2001); emergency status extended at 19:2 Md. R. 150 and 19:11 Md. R. 1011</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .22G amended effective June 13, 1988 (15:12 Md. R. 1445)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulations .02—.24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.15 adopted effective June 22, 1992 (19:12 Md. R. 1133)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01 amended effective December 14, 1998 (25:25 Md. R. 1831)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01B amended effective May 13, 2002 (29:9 Md. R. 745)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01C amended effective July 17, 1995 (22:14 Md. R. 1052)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01D amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1618)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01J adopted effective May 13, 2002 (29:9 Md. R. 745)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04 amended effective April 26, 2004 (31:8 Md. R. 646)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04D amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R.1619)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .06 amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1618)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .07 amended effective April 29, 2002 (29:8 Md. R. 698)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .07E adopted effective October 7, 1996 (23:20 Md. R. 1422)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .07F adopted effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1619)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08 amended effective April 26, 2004 (31:8 Md. R. 646)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08A amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1619)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08B amended effective February 14, 1994 (21:3 Md. R. 193)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08C amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1619) April 29, 2002 (29:8 Md. R. 698)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08D adopted effective October 7, 1996 (23:20 Md. R. 1422)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08E adopted effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1619)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08F adopted effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1619)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09A amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1618)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09B amended effective February 14, 1994 (21:3 Md. R. 193); September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1618)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09C amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1618); September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1619); April 29, 2002 (29:8 Md. R. 698)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09D adopted effective October 7, 1996 (23:20 Md. R. 1422)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09D amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1619)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09E adopted effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1619)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .10 amended effective April 29, 2002 (29:8 Md. R. 699); February 6, 2012 (39:2 Md. R. 141)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .11A amended effective February 6, 2012 (39:2 Md. R. 141)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12C amended effective November 6, 2006 (33:22 Md. R. 1732)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12E amended as an emergency provision effective July 23, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1218); amended permanently effective November 22, 1993 (20:23 Md. R. 1804)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12E amended as an emergency provision effective June 20, 1997 (24:15 Md. R. 1060); emergency status expired December 20, 1997</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12E amended effective March 9, 1998 (25:5 Md. R. 367)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12G amended effective April 29, 2002 (29:8 Md. R. 699)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12K amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1618)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13A amended as an emergency provision effective April 25, 1996 (23:10 Md. R. 728); emergency status expired July 15, 1996</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13A amended as an emergency provision effective July 1, 1997 (24:15 Md. R. 1060); emergency status expired December 1, 1997; amended permanently effective March 9, 1998 (25:5 Md. R. 368)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13A amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R.1618)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13A amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 2002 (29:23 Md. R. 1807); emergency status expired April 2, 2003</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13A amended as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2003 (30:13 Md. R. 851); emergency status extended at 30:25 Md. R. 1843); emergency status expired January 1, 2004; amended permanently effective January 5, 2004 (30:26 Md. R, 1913)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13A amended as an emergency provision effective October 15, 2009 (36:23 Md. R. 1815); emergency status expired effective April 9, 2010; amended permanently effective June 14, 2010 (37:12 Md. R. 800)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13A amended as an emergency provision effective December 19, 2014 (42:1 Md. R. 13); emergency status expired May 30, 2015</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13B amended as an emergency provision effective July 25, 1997 (24:17 Md. R. 1208); emergency status expired January 25, 1998; amended permanently effective March 9, 1998 (25:5 Md. R. 368)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13B amended effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1618); September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1619)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13C, E amended effective October 24, 2016 (43:21 Md. R. 1165)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13D amended effective December 14, 1998 (25:25 Md. R. 1831); May 2, 2011 (38:9 Md. R. 552)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16 adopted effective July 31, 2006 (33:15 Md. R. 1280)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Chapter revised effective May 8, 2017 (44:9 Md. R. 437)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 2020 (47:16 Md. R. 736); emergency status expired effective November 30, 2020</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .11C amended effective March 22, 2021 (48:6 Md. R. 237)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .11E amended effective June 3, 2019 (46:11 Md. R. 516)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12 repealed and new Regulation .12 adopted effective November 5, 2018 (45:22 Md. R. 1027)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12E amended effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 525)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13F adopted effective May 1, 2023 (50:8 Md. R. 337)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .15E amended effective March 23, 2020 (47:6 Md. R. 341)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16 adopted effective January 28, 2019 (46:2 Md. R. 52)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Chapter revised effective March 2, 2026 (53:4 Md. R. 184)</annotation>
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