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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 09.22.03.05" title_num="09" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="03" heading="Sanitation Requirements—Nail Technician Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In addition to the sanitation requirements in Regulation .03 of this chapter, a cosmetology school approved by the State Board of Education or the Maryland Higher Education Commission that offers cosmetology services normally performed by a nail technician shall comply with the requirements of §B of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Sanitation Requirements.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Finger bowls, manicure bowls, pedicure spas, and foot bath basins shall be disinfected after each client with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An EPA-registered disinfectant effective against HIV and hepatitis viruses; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A hospital-grade tuberculocidal disinfectant.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Oils used in a nail technology procedure shall be dropped onto a properly disinfected hand with a glass or plastic dropper, and any excess remaining after application shall be immediately discarded.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The manicure table and surrounding areas shall be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Table tops, armrests, footrests, and any other surface that the client has physical contact with shall be disinfected after each client with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An EPA-registered disinfectant effective against HIV and hepatitis viruses; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A hospital-grade tuberculocidal disinfectant.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A clean towel or disposable paper cover shall be placed over the manicure cushion and footrest, and changed before each client.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>An emery board or disposable file shall be discarded after its use on a client.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Except as provided in Regulation .03B(33) of this chapter, all implements used by a nail technician student shall be cleansed in hot, soapy water and then immersed in a disinfecting solution as specified in Regulation .03B(12) of this chapter before reuse.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>An EPA-registered disinfectant effective against HIV and hepatitis viruses or a hospital-grade tuberculocidal disinfectant in a quantity sufficient to cover those portions of the implements that come in direct contact with the client shall be:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Kept on the student's table for contact disinfection of implements that may come in contact with blood; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Changed immediately upon becoming dirty, cloudy, or contaminated with blood.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>A complete set of manicuring implements shall be:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Properly cleansed and disinfected, as specified in Regulation .03B(12) of this chapter, after use on a client; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Stored in an air-tight container or a wet sanitizer containing a disinfectant as specified in Regulation .03B(12) of this chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>A sanitizable or washable file shall be properly disinfected, as specified in Regulation .03B(12) of this chapter, after each use.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>When paraffin wax is used:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The client shall be free of broken skin or any skin disorder;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The hands or feet of the client shall be properly disinfected before being dipped into paraffin wax;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Hands or feet shall be covered with disposable plastic coverings after being dipped into the wax and before covering with cloth mitts, boots, or towels;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Cloth mitts or towels used in paraffin wax services shall be kept in a closed container;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Paraffin wax that has been removed from the client's hands or feet shall be discarded after each use; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Paraffin wax shall be kept free of any debris and in a sanitary manner at all times.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Sanding bands used on electric file mandrels are for single use purposes and shall be disposed of after each use.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Electric Files.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Only electric files specifically manufactured for use in the nail technology industry shall be used during the performance of nail technology services.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Modified craft and hobby drills may not be used during the performance of nail technology services.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>Metal bits for electric files shall be properly disinfected after each client with an approved disinfectant as specified in Regulation .03B(12) of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>Only bits which are specifically manufactured for use on the nail plate itself shall be used on the natural nail.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>Metal bits and sanding bands shall be used only on the surface of artificial nail enhancement products.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(17)">
      <text>During acrylic nail services, both the technician and client shall wear protective eye glasses or goggles when acrylic is being clipped, filed, or shaped.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(18)">
      <text>Artificial nail products:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Shall be removed by using a solvent; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>May not be pulled off the nail plate by the nail technician student.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>