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-.06 - Hair Design School Violations, Fines, and Fining Schedule
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
All rules below for Hair Designer Schools 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 shall result in the following fine for each unlicensed practitioner: Unlicensed - $500.00; Expired License - $300.00. (O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-8, 43-10-12, 43-10-14) (Rule 240-4-.02 )
(b) Failure to have current school license or current copy of online verification posted in an open area. (Rule 240-4-.02 )
(c) Failure to have current copy of instructor or master license or current copy of online verification for all instructors posted in an open area. (O.C.G.A. § 43-10-12 and 240-4-.02)
(d) Failure to have sign showing "service by students only". (Rule 240-4-.02 )
(e) 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 )
(f) Failure to have rules available in an open area on school premises. (Rules 240-4-.02)
(g) Failure to have most recent inspection report posted in an open area as required by Board rule. (Rule 240-4-.02 )
(h) Failure to have students' weekly work sheets of credit hours current and signed by the student and the instructor. (Rule 240-13-.04 )
(i) Failure to have secured storage for school and student records (locking filing cabinet, desk, etc.). (Rule 240-18-.01 )
(j) Failure of students to have completed 250 hours of Level 1 training hours prior to performing clinical services on live subjects. (Rule 240-18-.02 )
(k) Failure to have an appropriate disinfection container which is in accordance with Board rule 240-4-.04. (Rule 240-18-.01 )
(l) Failure to have sufficient instructional tools (projectors, dry erase, chalkboards, etc.) (Rule 240-18-.01 )
(m) Failure to comply with dry storage standards for all Hair Design professional implements as required in 240-4-.05. (Rule 240-4-.05 )
(n) Failure to have locker space for personal items for each student. (Rule 240-18-.01 )
(o) Failure to have audio visual aids. (Rule 240-18-.01 )
(q) Failure to have proper lighting. (Rule 240-13-.01 )
(r) Failure to have proper ventilation. (Rule 240-13-.01 )
(s) Failure to have walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, and equipment free from excessive dust, dirt, and debris and all equipment in good/safe/working condition. (Rule 240-4-.01 )
(t) Failure to have adequate restrooms in proper working condition in accordance with 240-4-.01. (Rule 240-4-.01 and 240-13.01)
(u) Failure to have operating hot and cold running water. (Rules 240-4-.01 and 240-13-.01 )
(v) Failure to have clean towels/linens in closed container or closed cabinet except towels/linens designated for use on current clients. The closed containers or cabinets may contain small openings for the purpose of ventilation. (Rules 240-17-.01 and 240-4-.05 )
(w) Failure to have garbage stored in a covered, washable container. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(x) Failure to remove waste/garbage daily. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(y) Failure to have soiled towels/linens in a closed container. The closed containers or cabinets may contain small openings for the purpose of ventilation. (Rule 240-4-.05 )
(z) Failure to have establishment free from stale food and soiled dishes. (Rule 240-4-.03 )
(aa) Failure to have creams, lotions, other cosmetics for use on clients in sanitary closed containers. (Rule 240-4-.05 )
(bb) Failure to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for clinical services per 240-5-.03 to prevent occupational exposure to potential infectious materials. (Rules 240-4-.03 )
(cc) Failure to have all clients wear appropriate clothing and footwear per 240-5-.03 to prevent occupational exposure to potential infectious materials. (Rules 240-4-.03 )
(dd) Failure to provide all students the complete student kit. (Rule 240-18-.01 )
(ee) Failure to have one (1) licensed instructor for every twenty (20) students or fraction thereof onsite and present with students. (O.C.G.A. § 43-10-12 and 240-13-3)
(ff) Failure to maintain library with required books. These books may be provided electronically. (Rule 240-13-.03 )
(gg) Failure to have one mannequin per student. (Rule 240-18-.01)
(hh) Failure to have four (4) shampoo basins for enrollment of fifteen (15) students, one additional shampoo basin for each additional fifteen (15) students or fraction thereof. (Rule 240-18-.01 )
(ii) Failure to have a minimum of seven (7) hair dryers for enrollment up to fifteen (15) students and one (1) additional dryer for each additional five (5) students. (Rule 240-18-.01 )
(jj) Failure to have work stations with mirrors for each individual student. (Rule 240-18-.01)
(kk) Failure to have shampoo bowls thoroughly cleansed and disinfected and free of any hair or other debris. (Rule 240-4-.04 )
(ll) Failure to have front entrance sign denoting type of school. (Rule 240-4-.02 ).
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-2, 43-10-15.
