Maryland § 5-605

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-605, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-605.

    (a)    Except as provided in §§ 5–302 and 5–303 of this title and subsection (b) of this section, a person may not practice cosmetology, provide esthetic services, provide eyelash extension services, provide hair services, provide hair services – blow drying, or provide nail technician services in any place other than:

        (1)    a beauty salon that holds a beauty salon permit; or

        (2)    a barbershop that holds a barbershop permit issued under Title 4 of this article.

    (b)    (1)    A licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, eyelash extension technician, hairstylist, hairstylist – blow dry technician, or nail technician may practice cosmetology and provide services in:

            (i)    a facility in which beautification–oriented medical services, authorized by the Maryland Department of Health, are provided;

            (ii)    the residence of an individual confined to the residence by reason of a physical or mental infirmity;

            (iii)    an assisted living facility as defined in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article;

            (iv)    a hospice facility defined in § 19–901(c) of the Health – General Article;

            (v)    a nursing home as defined in § 19–1401(e) of the Health – General Article; or

            (vi)    a hospital as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article or a similar institution.

        (2)    To practice in any of the locations specified in this subsection:

            (i)    the licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, eyelash extension technician, hairstylist, hairstylist – blow dry technician, or nail technician shall be sponsored by a beauty salon in which the cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist, hairstylist – blow dry technician, or nail technician is authorized to practice;

            (ii)    the patron to whom the services are rendered shall be a customer of the beauty salon; and

            (iii)    the services shall be rendered by appointment through the beauty salon.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-605

What does Maryland Code § 5-605 cover?

Section 5-605 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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