Md. Code Regs. 09.22.02.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 09.22.02.01 - Salon-General

A. 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.

B. A person establishing a residential salon shall meet the following requirements in addition to the requirements set forth in § A of this regulation:

(1) The salon shall be completely separate and distinct from all living quarters;

(2) The salon shall be in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances;

(3) The salon shall have a separate outside entrance for use of salon patrons; and

(4) The salon shall have a restroom facility maintained for exclusive use by salon clients.

C. 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.

D. Mobile Salons.

(1) 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.

(2) All health and safety rules governing cosmetology shall apply to mobile units unless otherwise specified.

(3) All storage containers, cabinets, and drawers shall have safety catches.

(4) All equipment not placed in storage cabinets or drawers shall be securely anchored.

(5) A ramp or lift shall be provided for access to the mobile unit if providing services for disabled individuals.

(6) Services may not be provided while the mobile unit is in motion.

(7) 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.

(8) An itinerary showing dates, locations, and times of service shall be made available, upon request, to an authorized representative of the board.

E. Pre-opening Inspection.

(1) Before a salon permit is issued, the premises shall be inspected by a Board member or inspector.

(2) If the premises are not in compliance with the regulations and laws governing beauty culture, the Board may refuse to issue the permit.

F. The Board may initiate a criminal prosecution of a person operating a beauty salon without a valid permit.

Md. Code Regs. 09.22.02.01

Regulation .01A amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166)
Regulation .01B amended effective November 14, 1980 (7:23 Md. R. 2166)
Regulation .01D and E repealed effective June 17, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1163)
Regulations .01 adopted effective June 22, 1992 (19:12 Md. R. 1133); amended effective 45:21 Md. R. 973, eff. 10/22/2018