Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 041 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION (OPOR) › BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY LICENSING PROGRAM › Chapter 26 - ESTABLISHMENT, INDEPENDENT BOOTH AND SCHOOL OPERATION, SANITATION AND INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS, AND SAFE PRACTICE PROCEDURES › Section 041-26-26.170 - Signage

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Signs shall be prominently displayed in the reception,
					 entrance or public area of the establishment, as described below. Unless
					 otherwise noted, the print size shall be at least one (1) inch.
26.171 Exterior sign located near the main
				  entrance that clearly identifies the establishment.
26.172 Twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48)
				  hour patch test notice to alert clients that a patch test will be performed
				  before the application of any product that contains an aniline derivative.
				  Records of such tests shall be signed by the client and the licensee who will
				  provide the service. Such records shall be produced to the Director immediately
				  upon request.
26.173 A foot spa,
				  foot basin or jet that is removed from service for lack of proper maintenance
				  or that requires servicing shall not be used until the equipment has been
				  cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the requirements of this section and
				  the records have been properly updated. The record shall note the date of
				  removal from service. If, upon inspection, the disinfecting and maintenance
				  records cannot be produced, or the establishment cannot verify that the unit
				  has been regularly maintained and disinfected, the Director may affix a sign to
				  warn the public that the unit requires cleaning or maintenance before being
				  used.
26.174 When an establishment
				  or independent booth license has been suspended, the Director may post or
				  direct the posting of a florescent orange card of suspension at every entrance
				  of the establishment. The suspension card is a warning to the public and shall
				  be of such type and dimensions as the Director determines. The suspension
				  continues until such time as the license suspension is lifted. The suspension
				  card may be removed only by the Director.
26.175 When an animal such as a dog or cat is
				  permitted in the establishment or independent booth, a sign shall be posted at
				  the entrance of the establishment or independent booth informing employees and
				  the public that an animal is on the premises.
26.176
Message to consumers
The following message to consumers shall be prominently
					 displayed in the public reception area of the establishment or booth owner's
					 booth rental. The print size shall be at least one quarter inch.
MESSAGE TO CONSUMERS
This establishment is licensed by the Maine Office of
					 Professional and Occupational Regulation and may address allegations of
					 violations of the Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Program laws and rules. A
					 complaint may be filed online at
www.maine.gov/professionallicensing
or by submitting a written letter to:
Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Program
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333