Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 09. Maryland Department of Labor |
Subtitle 16. BOARD OF BARBERS |
Chapter 09.16.02. Barber Shops |
Sec. 09.16.02.05. Citations to Barbershops
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Unless otherwise indicated, the following civil penalties are applicable to the following violations of the laws and regulations of the Board of Barbers discovered by a Board inspector during an inspection of a barbershop:
A. Operating a barbershop for which a permit:
(1) Never has been issued - formal hearing
(2) Expired - $300
B. Licensing of Personnel.
(1) Operating without a valid license - formal hearing
(2) No photo on license - $100
(3) Providing services beyond scope of license - $300
(4) Improper supervision of apprentice - $300
C. Failure to display:
(1) Sign - $25
(2) Permit - $50
(3) Condensed rules and regulations - $100
(4) Zoning certificate - $50
D. Failure to have:
(1) Barber pole or barber sign - $50
(2) At least one barber chair in good repair - $100
(3) At least one back bar or work station - $100
(4) Separate outside entrance for use of clients - $100
(5) Restroom facility exclusively for clients - $100
E. Sanitation.
(1) Improper Disinfection.
(a) Failure to wash implements before disinfection - $150
(b) Failure to properly disinfect implements, bowls, basins, or other areas - $150
(c) Failure to properly store disinfected implements - $150
(2) Improper procedures for cut or blood-related incidents - formal hearing
(3) Other.
(a) Poor lighting, heating, ventilation - $50
(b) Unclean walls, curtains, or floor coverings - $50
(c) Absence of hot or cold running water - $50
(d) Presence of rodents or insects - $50
(e) Use of shop for sleeping or living - $100
(f) Failure to promptly remove hair or debris - $50
(g) Unsanitary restroom - $50
(h) No soap dispenser and disposable towels - $50
(i) Unclean operator's garments - $50
(j) Failure to wash hands before each client - $50
(k) No wet sanitizer containing proper disinfectant solution - $50
(l) No closed drawer or cabinet for disinfected implements at station - $100
(m) Failure to store disinfected implements in closed cabinet or drawer that contains no other objects or substances - $100
(n) Use of neck duster, powder puff, sponge, septic pencil, or lump alum on more than one client - $100
(o) Failure to properly cover head rest for each client - $100
(p) Improper storage or disposal of towels - $50
(q) Insufficient number of combs or brushes - $50
(r) Failure to use protective neck strip or similar covering - $50
(s) Improperly washed or sanitized shampoo bowl - $50
(t) Failure to remove soiled items from top of work station after use - $50
(u) Use of implements dropped on floor without cleaning and disinfecting - $100
(v) Failure to maintain barber chairs and waiting chairs in a sanitary condition - $50
F. Prohibited Practices.
(1) Services on client with infectious or contagious disease - formal hearing
(2) Operator with infectious or contagious disease performing services - formal hearing
(3) Services on inflamed skin or scalp without physician authorization - formal hearing
(4) Removal of corns, calluses, or other growths of skin by cutting - $300
(5) Presence of animal - $100
(6) Sale of used hairpieces - $300
(7) Habitual intoxication or under influence of any drug - formal hearing
G. Interference With Inspector-Formal Hearing.