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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 5-310 - Scope of Licenses

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section and while a license to practice cosmetology is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to practice cosmetology.    (b)    While a limited license to provide esthetic services is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide only esthetic services.    (c)    While a limited license to provide hair services is in effect, the license authorizes the licensee to provide only hair services.    (d)    While a limited license to provide hair services – blow drying is in effect, the license authorizes the licensee to provide only hair services – blow drying.    (e)    While a limited license to provide nail technician services is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide only nail technician services.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 5-311 - Term and Renewal of Licenses

    (a)    The initial term of a license is 2 years.    (b)    A license expires on the date set by the Board unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section.    (c)    (1)    At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the licensee:            (i)    a renewal application form; and            (ii)    a notice that states:                1.    the date on which the current license expires; and                2.    the amount of the renewal fee.        (2)    If an electronic transmission under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, the materials required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days of the date the Board received the notice that the electronic transmission was undeliverable.    (d)    Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:        (1)    otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    pays to the Board a renewal fee established by the Board in accordance with § 5–205 of this title;        (3)    submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides; and        (4)    submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of completion of the continuing education requirements under § 5–205 of this title.    (e)    The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.    (f)    (1)    If an individual who, on or before September 30, 1999, holds a limited license to provide esthetic services files an application to renew the license, the Board shall grant a waiver of the requirement for completion of hours of instruction under § 5–305(b)(3)(ii) of this subtitle that are in addition to the hours of instruction required on or before that date.        (2)    If an individual who, on or before September 30, 1999, holds a limited license to provide manicuring services files an application to renew the license, the Board shall grant a waiver of the requirement for completion of hours of instruction under § 5–305(b)(3)(ii) of this subtitle that are in addition to the hours of instruction required on or before that date.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 5-312 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

    (a)    The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed to renew the license if the individual:        (1)    applies to the Board for reinstatement within 5 years after the license expires;        (2)    meets the renewal requirements of § 5-311 of this subtitle; and        (3)    pays to the Board a reinstatement fee established by the Board in accordance with § 5-205 of this title, in addition to the renewal fee required under § 5-311 of this subtitle.    (b)    If an individual has failed to renew a license for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 5 years after the license has expired, the Board shall reinstate the license only if the individual:        (1)    meets the renewal requirements of § 5-311 of this subtitle;        (2)    passes the examination required by the Board; and        (3)    pays to the Board a reinstatement fee established by the Board in accordance with § 5-205 of this title, in addition to the renewal fee required under § 5-311 of this subtitle.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 5-313 - Display of Licenses

    Each license issued under this subtitle shall be displayed conspicuously by the licensee in the office or place of employment of the licensee.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 5-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, Revocations, and Penalties -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 5–314 of this subtitle or § 5–608.1 of this title, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be served at least 5 days before the hearing.    (d)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (e)    (1)    The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with any proceeding under this section.        (2)    A subpoena issued under this subsection shall be served by:            (i)    certified mail; or            (ii)    the sheriff of the county where the person to be served resides or has a principal place of business.    (f)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 5-316 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License

    The Board may reinstate the license of an individual whose license has been suspended or revoked under § 5-314 of this subtitle if the individual:         (1)    applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license; and        (2)    provides to the Board adequate evidence that the applicant is qualified to have the license reinstated.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 4 - Registration of Apprentices|Section 5-401 - Registration Required

    An individual shall be registered by the Board before the individual may serve as an apprentice in a beauty salon in the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 4 - Registration of Apprentices|Section 5-402 - Applications for Registration

    An applicant for registration shall:         (1)    submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and        (2)    pay to the Board an application fee established by the Board in accordance with § 5-205 of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 4 - Registration of Apprentices|Section 5-403 - Registration and Issuance of Certificate

    The Board shall register and issue a certificate of registration to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 4 - Registration of Apprentices|Section 5-404 - Scope of Registration

    While registration as an apprentice is in effect, the registration authorizes the individual to learn to practice cosmetology or any limited practice of cosmetology:        (1)    in a:            (i)    beauty salon that holds a beauty salon permit; or            (ii)    barbershop that holds a barbershop permit; and        (2)    under the supervision of:            (i)    if learning to practice cosmetology, a licensed senior cosmetologist;            (ii)    if learning to provide esthetic services, a licensed senior cosmetologist or a licensed esthetician with 2 years’ experience;            (iii)    if learning to provide hair services, a licensed senior cosmetologist or a licensed hairstylist with 2 years’ experience; and            (iv)    if learning to provide nail technician services, a licensed senior cosmetologist or a licensed nail technician with 2 years’ experience.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 4 - Registration of Apprentices|Section 5-405 - Term and Renewal of Registration

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g) of this section, the initial term of registration as an apprentice is 2 years.    (b)    Unless registration as an apprentice is renewed for one additional 2–year term as provided in this section, the registration expires on the date set by the Board.    (c)    (1)    At least 1 month before the registration of an individual expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the individual:            (i)    a renewal application form; and            (ii)    a notice that states:                1.    the date on which the current registration expires; and                2.    the amount of the renewal fee.        (2)    If an electronic transmission under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall mail to the individual, at the last known address of the individual, the materials required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days of the date the Board received the notice that the electronic transmission was undeliverable.    (d)    Before the registration of an individual expires, the individual may renew it for an additional term, if the individual:        (1)    otherwise is entitled to be registered;        (2)    pays to the Board a renewal fee established by the Board in accordance with § 5–205 of this title; and        (3)    submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides.    (e)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g) of this section, an individual registered as an apprentice may renew the registration only one time for a 2–year term.    (f)    The Board shall renew the registration of and issue a renewal certificate to each individual who meets the requirements of this section.    (g)    A registration as an apprentice for any limited practice of cosmetology expires 12 months after the date of its issuance unless the limited practice apprentice registration is renewed for one 1–year term.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 4 - Registration of Apprentices|Section 5-406 - Display of Certificates

    Each registered individual shall display the certificate of registration conspicuously in the individual's place of employment or training.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 4 - Registration of Apprentices|Section 5-408 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, Revocations, and Penalties -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 5-407 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be served at least 5 days before the hearing.    (d)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (e)    (1)    The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with any proceeding under this section.        (2)    A subpoena issued under this subsection shall be served by:            (i)    certified mail; or            (ii)    the sheriff of the county where the person to be served resides or has a principal place of business.    (f)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 4 - Registration of Apprentices|Section 5-409 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Registration

    The Board may reinstate the registration of an individual whose registration has been suspended or revoked under § 5-407 of this subtitle if the individual:         (1)    applies to the Board for reinstatement of the registration; and        (2)    provides to the Board adequate evidence that the applicant is qualified to have the registration reinstated.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-601 - Practicing Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice cosmetology in the State unless licensed by the Board to practice cosmetology.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-602 - Operating Beauty Salon Without Permit

    A person may not operate a beauty salon in the State unless the person holds a beauty salon permit issued by the Board.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-603 - Failure to Register

    A person may not serve as an apprentice unless registered by the Board as an apprentice.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-604 - Misrepresentation

    (a)    (1)    Unless authorized under this title to practice cosmetology, a person may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “licensed cosmetologist”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice cosmetology in the State.        (2)    If an individual is authorized under this title to engage in the limited practice of cosmetology, the individual may represent to the public that the individual is authorized to practice cosmetology in a manner restricted to that limited practice.    (b)    Unless an establishment holds a beauty salon permit under this title, a person may not represent to the public, by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the establishment is a beauty salon.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-605 - Practice Allowed Only in Specified Places

    (a)    Except as provided in §§ 5–302 and 5–303 of this title and subsection (b) of this section, a person may not practice cosmetology, provide esthetic services, provide hair services, provide hair services – blow drying, or provide nail technician services in any place other than:        (1)    a beauty salon that holds a beauty salon permit; or        (2)    a barbershop that holds a barbershop permit issued under Title 4 of this article.    (b)    (1)    A licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist, hairstylist – blow dry technician, or nail technician may practice cosmetology and provide services in:            (i)    a facility in which beautification–oriented medical services, authorized by the Maryland Department of Health, are provided;            (ii)    the residence of an individual confined to the residence by reason of a physical or mental infirmity;            (iii)    an assisted living facility as defined in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article;            (iv)    a hospice facility defined in § 19–901(c) of the Health – General Article;            (v)    a nursing home as defined in § 19–1401(e) of the Health – General Article; or            (vi)    a hospital as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article or a similar institution.        (2)    To practice in any of the locations specified in this subsection:            (i)    the licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist, hairstylist – blow dry technician, or nail technician shall be sponsored by a beauty salon in which the cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist, hairstylist – blow dry technician, or nail technician is authorized to practice;            (ii)    the patron to whom the services are rendered shall be a customer of the beauty salon; and            (iii)    the services shall be rendered by appointment through the beauty salon.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-606 - Use of Beauty Salon for Residential Purposes

    An owner or lessee of a beauty salon may not allow any individual to:         (1)    use as a residence any room that is used wholly or partly as a beauty salon; or        (2)    sleep in any room that is used wholly or partly as a beauty salon.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-607 - Infectious or Contagious Diseases

    (a)    An owner or lessee of a beauty salon may not knowingly:        (1)    employ in the beauty salon an individual with an infectious or contagious disease that presents a hazard to a patron; or        (2)    after discovering an individual has an infectious or contagious disease that presents a hazard to a patron, continue to employ the individual in the beauty salon.    (b)    (1)    An individual who knows that the individual has an infectious or contagious disease that presents a hazard to a beauty salon patron may not practice cosmetology.        (2)    An individual who knows that another individual has an infectious or contagious disease that presents a hazard to a beauty salon patron may not practice cosmetology on that other individual.    (c)    An individual may not practice cosmetology in a careless or negligent manner so as to:        (1)    cause an infection; or        (2)    impart an infectious or contagious disease that presents a hazard to a beauty salon patron.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-608 - Student Practice

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a school of cosmetology approved by the State Department of Education or the Maryland Higher Education Commission may not allow a student to practice cosmetology on the public.    (b)    A school of cosmetology approved by the State Department of Education or the Maryland Higher Education Commission may allow a student to practice cosmetology in accordance with § 5-302 or § 5-303 of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-608.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-608.1 - Methyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomer

    (a)    A person may not use or possess methyl methacrylate liquid monomer (MMA) in a beauty salon in this State.    (b)    To determine whether a person is in violation of subsection (a) of this section, an inspector may chemically test products or take samples of products at random or when the inspector suspects that a product is illegal.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 for all violations cited on a single day.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-608.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-608.2 - Lasers

    The Board may prohibit or restrict the use or possession of lasers in beauty salons.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  5-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 5 - Cosmetologists|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 5-609 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.    (b)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $1,000 for all violations cited on a single day.        (2)    In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;            (ii)    the harm caused by the violation;            (iii)    the good faith of the violator;            (iv)    any history of previous violations by the violator; and            (v)    any other relevant factors.        (3)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.