The State legislature has determined that it is in the best interest of the public to require licensed cosmetologists to comply with the continuing professional competency requirements as a prerequisite for the renewal of a license.

Authority: Business Occupations and Professions Article, §§5-205 and 5-311, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: Effective date: May 1, 2023 (50:8 Md. R. 337)

Regulation .02B amended effective March 2, 2026 (53:4 Md. R. 184)

Regulation .05A amended effective March 2, 2026 (53:4 Md. R. 184)