Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS
Chapter 240-2 - VIOLATIONS AND FINES
Rule 240-2-.01 - Inspections, Violations, Citations, and Fines

(a) A citation shall be issued by an inspector or representative of the board for violation of the Laws and/or rules and regulations, and shall be given to the licensee to pay within 30 days of the issuance of the citation unless the licensee requests in writing a hearing before the board. Such request for a hearing must be received by the board within 30 days after receiving the citation.

(b) Failure either to pay the fine or request a hearing shall result in immediate suspension of the license pending a hearing to determine whether other disciplinary or revocation action should be imposed on the licensee.

(c) The Board may order a fine against an individual license or a facility license.

(d) Repeated violations of the laws and/or rule and regulations shall result in the suspension or revocation of the personal and/or facility license issued by the Board.

(e) For inspections in facilities with multiple instances of violations, an inspector or representative of the board may issue a citation for each instance, denoting each instance on the inspection sheet.

(f) The Board may deny a license renewal or place on hold a license for unpaid fines.

(g) Citations shall be indicated on the inspection report, which is required to be posted as required by Board rules.

(h) In addition to a fine, a health and safety score/grade may be issued by an inspector or representative of the board for violation of the laws and/or rules and regulations, and shall be indicated on the inspection report if issued. The most recent inspection report is required to be posted in a facility at all times as required by Board rules.