Maryland Nail Technician Regulations Quiz

Violations and Penalties for Nail Technicians in Maryland

• Unauthorized operations in beauty salons or locations without permits incur a fine of $300.
• Operating without a valid license is penalized with a $300 fine.
• Providing services beyond the licensed scope also results in a $300 penalty.
• Massage services conducted without proper authorization lead to a $300 fine.
• Usage of a credo blade, particularly for skin removal, incurs a $300 penalty.
• Cutting corns, calluses, or other skin growths is subject to a $300 fine.
• Medical procedures like the use of electrical muscle stimulators carry a $300 penalty.

Disinfection and Hygiene Violations

• Failing to wash implements before disinfection results in a $150 fine.
• Not properly disinfecting implements, bowls, basins, or other working areas incurs a $150 penalty.
• Improper storage of disinfected implements leads to a $150 fine.
• Not maintaining a clean disinfectant on the esthetician tray or nail technician table results in a $150 penalty.

Identification and Cleanliness Issues

• Lack of a photo on the license incurs a $100 fine.
• Absence of valid government-issued photo ID also leads to a $100 penalty.
• Using salon space for sleeping or living is fined at $100.
• Sharing neck dusters, powder puffs, or similar items across multiple clients incurs a $100 penalty.
• Failure to provide a closed drawer or cabinet for disinfected implements results in a $100 fine.

Sanitation and Storage Protocols

• Improper application or disposal of lotions and oils is subject to a $100 fine.
• Inappropriate maintenance of liquids and creams leads to a $100 penalty.
• Failure to cover headrests, footrests, or manicure cushions properly incurs a $100 fine.
• Using implements that have fallen on the floor without proper cleaning and disinfecting will result in a $100 fine.
• Not discarding disposable items after use leads to a $100 penalty.

Facility Maintenance Standards

• An unsanitary manicuring table or surrounding area incurs a $100 penalty.
• Improper paraffin wax procedures are also subject to a $100 fine.
• Inappropriate use of electric files or sanding bands results in a $100 fine.
• Incorrect procedures during acrylic nail application incur a $100 penalty.
• Presence of animals in the salon results in a $100 fine.

General Sanitation Violations

• Facilities lacking proper sanitation features, such as hot or cold running water or clean restrooms, face a $50 penalty.
• Poor indoor conditions, including inadequate lighting, heating, ventilation, or cleanliness, incur a $50 fine.
• Missing soap dispensers or disposable towels, along with hygiene lapses like not washing hands before each client, also lead to a $50 penalty.

Severe Violations Leading to Formal Hearings

• Improper procedures for blood-related incidents or handling microdermabrasion, glycolic acid, or chemical peels can lead to a formal hearing.
• Providing services to clients with infectious diseases or performing treatments without physician approval incurs significant consequences including the possibility of a formal hearing.
• Practices like cosmetic tattooing or using methyl methacrylate liquid monomer (MMA) are also grounds for a formal investigation if conducted improperly.
• Interference with an inspector during inspections can lead to formal hearings as well.