Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 130 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY › Chapter 130-7 - FEES › Rule 130-7-.04 - Fining Schedule

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Any person licensed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology shall be required to pay to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology a fine for each of the violations listed under this section. A citation shall be issued by an inspector or representative of the board for violation of the Laws and/or rules and regulations, and shall be given to the licensee to pay within 30 days of the issuance of the citation unless the licensee requests in writing a hearing before the board. Such request for a hearing must be received by the board within 30 days after receiving the citation. Failure either to pay the fine or request a hearing shall result in immediate suspension of the license pending a hearing to determine whether other disciplinary or revocation action should be imposed on the licensee. Repeated violations of the laws and/or rule and regulations shall result in the suspension or revoking of the certificate of registration to practice cosmetology.
(a) Violation Fines for Cosmetology Salons/Shops.
1. Failure to have all persons working currently licensed and/or registered shall result in the following fine: Unlicensed - $500.00; Expired License - $150.00 (O.C.G.A. 43-10-14, 43-10-10)
2. Failure to have a current salon/shop license shall result in the following fine: Unlicensed - $500.00; Expired License - $150.00 (O.C.G.A. 43-10-11).
3. Failure to post individual practitioners license or current copy of online verification in an open area shall result in a fine of: $100.00. (Rule  130-4-.08)
4. Failure to post current salon/shop license or current copy of online verification in an open area shall result in a fine of: $100.00. (Rule  130-2-.11(3))
5. Failure to have apprentice reports and/or records current shall result in a fine of: $100.00. (Rule  130-2-.06(2)(a),(b),(c))
6. Failure of apprentice to be under direct supervision of their registered master license holder or temporarily designated master license holder shall result in a fine of: $250.00. (Rule  130-2-.06(a),(c),  130-2-.09,  130-4-.06)
7. Failure to have sanitary regulations posted in an open area shall result in a fine of: $100. (Rule  130-4-.08(4))
8. Failure to post most recent inspection report in an open area shall result in a fine of: $100.00. (Rule  130-4-.08(3))
9. Failure to have salon/shop separated by tight, ceiling high partition from residence rooms or other commercial facilities shall result in a fine of: $250.00. (Rule  130-4-.02,  130-4-.03)
10. Failure to have separate outside entrance to salon if in residence shall result in a fine of: $250.00. (Rule  130-4-.02)
11. Failure to have walls, ceiling, floors, furniture, and equipment free from excessive dust, dirt, and debris and all equipment in good/safe/working condition shall result in a fine of: $300.00. (Rule  130-4-.04)
12. Failure to have proper toilet and plumbing facilities shall result in a fine of: $250.00. (Rule  130-4-.05)
13. Failure to have operating hot and cold running water shall result in a fine of: $250.00. (Rule  130-4-.05)
14. Failure to have shampoo bowls thoroughly cleansed and sanitized shall result in a fine of: $200.00. (Rule  130-5-.01)
15. Failure to have cosmetology, nail care, and esthetics implements cleansed and disinfected shall result in a fine of $500.00. (Rule  130-5-.05)
16. Failure to comply with wet disinfection standards for all cosmetology professional implements shall result in a fine of: $250.00. (Rule  130-5-.05)
17. Failure to comply with dry storage standards for all cosmetology professional implements shall result in a fine of: $250.00. (Rule  130-5-.05)
18. Failure to refrain from the use of any type of blade or microplane-like device or any type of device or implement whose purpose is to cut, scrape and/or shred the skin from the bottom of the feet shall result in a fine of: $100.00 (Rule  130-5-.10)
19. Failure to have soiled towels/linens in a closed container shall result in a fine of: $100. (Rule  130-5-.02)
20. Failure to have clean towels/linens in closed container or closed cabinet except towels/linens designated for use on current patrons shall result in a fine of: $150.00. (Rule  130-5-.02)
21. Failure to have creams, lotions, other cosmetics for use on patrons in sanitary, closed container shall result in a fine of: $200.00. (Rule  130-5-.06)
22. Failure to have establishment free from stale food and soiled dishes shall result in a fine of: $150.00. (Rule  130-5-.04)
23. Failure to have garbage stored in covered, washable container shall result in a fine of: $100.00. (Rule  130-5-.04)
24. Failure to have waste and garbage removed daily shall result in a fine of: $100.00. (Rule  130-5-.04)
25. Failure of practitioners of the cosmetology professionto wear appropriate clothing and/or footwear at all times during the provision of clinical services to prevent occupational exposure to potential infectious materials shall result in a fine of: $100.00. (Rule  130-5-.09)
26. Failures to have patrons' wear appropriate clothing and/or footwear at all times during the provision of services to prevent exposure to potential infectious materials shall result in a fine of: $100.00. (Rule  130-5-.08)
27. Failure of the salon/shop owner/manager and master level trainer/supervisor to provide apprentice with current standard textbook and necessary equipment in salon to study the occupation of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics or nail care shall result in a fine of: $150.00. (Rule  130-2-.09)
28. Failure to post signs in clear view in the reception area of the salon/shop as follows:
Cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations are available upon request. All cosmetology services shall only be performed on intact, healthy scalp, skin, and nails. Customers should not shave their legs the same day as receiving pedicure services to reduce the risk of infection. Any razor-like implement, such as a credo blade, shall not be used to reduce the chance of injury or infection. Pumice stones shall not be reused from one customer to another to prevent the spread of bacteria. Non-posting shall result in a fine of: $50.00. (Rule  130-5-.05(6)(a),(b),(c),(d),(e))