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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 09.22.02.01" title_num="09" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="02" heading="Salon — General.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Application for a salon permit shall be submitted to the Board together with certification of approval with respect to zoning, health, fire prevention, and all other laws, ordinances, and requirements applicable to the establishment.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A person establishing a residential salon shall meet the following requirements in addition to the requirements set forth in §A of this regulation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The salon shall be completely separate and distinct from all living quarters;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The salon shall be in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The salon shall have a separate outside entrance for use of salon patrons; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The salon shall have a restroom facility maintained for exclusive use by salon clients.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>More than one salon permit may not be issued for any one premises unless a separate and distinct salon entity is established on a different level of the one premises.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Mobile Salons.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>All mobile units shall prominently display the name of the non-mobile beauty salon that serves as the mobile unit’s permanent base address on the outside of the unit.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>All health and safety rules governing cosmetology shall apply to mobile units unless otherwise specified.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>All storage containers, cabinets, and drawers shall have safety catches.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>All equipment not placed in storage cabinets or drawers shall be securely anchored.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A ramp or lift shall be provided for access to the mobile unit if providing services for disabled individuals.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Services may not be provided while the mobile unit is in motion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The owners of mobile units shall be responsible for adherence to all local, State, and federal laws and regulations regarding the operation of vehicles to be used as mobile units.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>An itinerary showing dates, locations, and times of service shall be made available, upon request, to an authorized representative of the board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Pre-opening Inspection.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Before a salon permit is issued, the premises shall be inspected by a Board member or inspector.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the premises are not in compliance with the regulations and laws governing beauty culture, the Board may refuse to issue the permit.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Board may initiate a criminal prosecution of a person operating a beauty salon without a valid permit.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>