(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice cosmetology before the individual may practice cosmetology in the State. (b) If an individual holds the appropriate limited license, the individual may practice cosmetology in a manner limited to: (1) providing esthetic services; (2) providing hair services; (3) providing hair services – […]
(a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, a student who has completed at least 350 hours of training at a school of cosmetology may practice cosmetology, without a license, at the school. (2) A student may practice cosmetology under this subsection only: (i) in the course of the practical work required as part of the training of […]
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a student who has completed at least 1,000 hours of training while enrolled in public school courses in cosmetology may practice cosmetology without a license. (b) A student may practice cosmetology under this section only if the student: (1) is enrolled in an approved cosmetology program and has a record […]
(a) (1) To qualify for a license to practice as a cosmetologist, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (2) The applicant shall be at least 17 years old. (3) The applicant shall have completed successfully a 9th grade education or the equivalent. (4) (i) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an applicant shall […]
(a) To qualify for a limited license to practice cosmetology, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) An applicant for a limited license to provide esthetic services shall: (1) be at least 17 years old; (2) have completed successfully a 9th grade education or the equivalent; and (3) have received training by: (i) serving […]
An applicant for a license: (1) shall submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and (2) except as provided in § 5–308 of this subtitle, shall pay to the Board or the Board’s designee the appropriate examination fee established by the Board in accordance with § 5–205 of this title in […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 5–307.1 of this subtitle, an applicant is entitled to be examined as provided in this section if the applicant: (1) otherwise qualifies for a license under this title; and (2) pays an examination fee, as established by the Board in accordance with § 5–205 of this title and § 5–306 of […]
(a) The Board may use a testing service to administer the examinations required for licensure. (b) If the Board uses a testing service, the testing service, subject to the requirements set by the Board, may: (1) set the time and place of examinations; (2) provide notice of the time and place of an examination to an applicant; and (3) furnish […]
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this subtitle for an individual who is licensed to practice as a cosmetologist or a limited practice cosmetologist in another state. (b) The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant: (1) pays to the Board an application […]
If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states that: (1) the applicant has qualified for the license; and (2) the Board will issue the license to the applicant on receipt of a license fee established by the Board in accordance with § 5-205 of this […]
(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 […]
(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; […]
(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 […]
Each license issued under this subtitle shall be displayed conspicuously by the licensee in the office or place of employment of the licensee.
(a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 5-315 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee: (i) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another; (ii) fraudulently or deceptively […]
(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 […]
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.
