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-.02 - Salon/Shop Violations, Fines, and Fining Schedule
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
All rules below for Salon/Shop violations, unless otherwise specified, carry a penalty of $25.00 for the first offense of any rule, $75.00 for the second offense of any rule, and $300.00 for any subsequent offense of any rule (For example; if a salon owner fails to have sanitary regulations posted and does not have the previous inspection report posted, the total fine would be $50. ($25 + $25 = $50) If during the next inspection, the same rules are violated, the fine shall be $150. ($75 + $75 = $150)).
(a) Failure to have all persons working currently licensed and/or registered shall result in the following fine for each unlicensed practitioner: Unlicensed - $500.00; Expired License - $150.00 (O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-14, 43-10-10) (Rule 240-4-.02 )
(b) Failure to have a current salon/shop license shall result in the following fine: Unlicensed - $500.00; Expired License - $150.00 (O.C.G.A. § 43-10-11)
(c) Failure to post individual practitioners license or current copy of online verification in an open area. (Rule 240-4-.02 )
(d) Failure to post current salon/shop license or current copy of online verification in an open area. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(e) Failure to have apprentice reports and/or records current. (Rule 240-5-.03 )
(f) Failure of apprentice to be under direct supervision of their registered master license holder or temporarily designated master license holder. (Rule 240-5-.03 , 240-2-.09, 240-4-.02 )
(g) Failure to have sanitary regulations posted in an open area. An electronic copy of the rules is acceptable. (Rule 240-4-.02 )
(h) Failure to post most recent inspection report in an open area as required by Board rule. (Rule 240-4-.02 )
(i) Failure to have salon/shop space separated from residential space or other commercial space by tight, floor to ceiling high walls. (Rule 240-4-.01 )
(j) Failure to have required signage regarding rules and regs., health requirements for service to be provided, preventing infection, skin removal, and prohibiting pets (with the exception of guide and assistance dogs for qualifying clients as permitted by Title 30 of the Georgia Code), Rule 240-4-.02 )
(k) Failure to have walls, ceiling, floors, furniture, and equipment free from excessive dust, dirt, and debris and all equipment in good/safe/working condition. (Rule 240-4-.01 )
(l) Failure to have proper toilet and plumbing facilities. (Rule 240-4-.01 )
(m) Failure to have operating hot and cold running water. (Rule 240-4-.01 )
(n) Failure to have shampoo bowls thoroughly cleansed and sanitized. (Rule 240-4-.04 )
(o) Failure to have cosmetology, nail care, and esthetics implements cleansed and disinfected. (Rule 240-4-.04 )
(p) Failure to comply with wet disinfection standards for all cosmetology professional implements. (Rule 240-4-.04 )
(q) Failure to comply with dry storage standards for all cosmetology professional implements as required in 240-4-.05. (Rule 240-4-.05 )
(r) Failure to refrain from the use of any razor-type callus shavers designed and intended to cut growths of skin such as corns or calluses, eg., credo blades, razor-type callus shavers, cutters, scrapers, graters or anything that abrades or removes layers of skin. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(s) Failure to have soiled towels/linens in a closed container. The closed containers or cabinets for soiled towels may contain small openings for the purpose of ventilation. (Rule 240-4-.05 )
(t) Failure to have clean towels/linens in closed container or closed cabinet except towels/linens designated for use on clients. (Rule 240-4-.05 )
(u) Failure to have wax, creams, lotions, other cosmetics for use on clients in sanitary, closed container. (Rule 240-4-.05 )
(v) Failure to have work stations free from stale food and soiled dishes. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(w) Failure to have garbage stored in covered, washable container. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(x) Failure to have waste and garbage removed daily. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(y) Failure of practitioners of the cosmetology or barber profession to wear appropriate clothing and/or footwear at all times during the provision of clinical services to prevent occupational exposure to potentially infectious materials. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(z) Failure to have clients wear appropriate clothing and/or footwear at all times during the provision of services to prevent exposure to potential infectious materials. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(aa) Failure of the salon/shop owner/manager and master level trainer/supervisor to provide apprentice with current standard textbook and necessary equipment in salon to study the occupation of cosmetology, master barber, barber II, hair design, esthetics or nail care. (Rule 240-5-.01 )
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-2, 43-10-15.
