Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 5-301

This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 5-301, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Occupations and Professions — governs professional and occupational licensing.

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§5–301.

Official statutory text

(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 eyelash extension services;

(3) providing hair services;

(4) providing hair services – blow drying; or

(5) providing nail technician services.

(c) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:

(1) a student while the student practices cosmetology in accordance with § 5–302 or § 5–303 of this subtitle; or

(2) a registered apprentice.

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