1. (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.

2. (b) If an individual holds the appropriate limited license, the individual may practice cosmetology in a manner limited to:

   1. (1) providing esthetic services;
   2. (2) providing eyelash extension services;
   3. (3) providing hair services;
   4. (4) providing hair services--blow drying; or
   5. (5) providing nail technician services.

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

   1. (1) a student while the student practices cosmetology in accordance with § 5-302 or § 5-303 of this subtitle; or
   2. (2) a registered apprentice.

Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1991, c. 481; Acts 1999, c. 455, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999; Acts 2008, c. 18, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008; Acts 2013, c. 412, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2016, c. 434, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 435, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2025, c. 354, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 355, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.

Formerly Art. 56, § 480.