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-.07 - Barber School Violations, Fines, and Fining Schedule
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
All rules below for Barber 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; Expired License - $300 (O.C.G.A. § 43-10-8, 43-10-12 and 43-10-14) (Rule 240-4-.02)
(b) Failure to have current school license posted in a prominent place. (Rule 240-4-.02 ).
(c) Failure to have sign showing "service by students only." (Rule 240-14-.01 ).
(d) Failure to have sign 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 ).
(e) 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 Rule 240-4-.02)
(f) Failure to have rules available in an open area on school premises. (Rule 240-4-.02).
(g) Failure to have most recent inspection report posted in an open area and available for public view at all times as required by Board rule. (Rule 240-4-.02)
(h) 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)
(i) Failure to have secured storage for school and student records (locking filing cabinet, desk, etc.). (Rule 240-14-.01)
(j) Failure to have students' weekly work sheets of credit hours current and signed by the student and the instructor. (Rule 240-13-.04 ).
(k) Failure of students to have completed 280 hours of Level 1 training hours prior to performing clinical services on live subjects. (Rule 240-14-.02).
(l) Failure to have an appropriate disinfection container which is in accordance with Board rule 240-4-.04 (Rule 240-14-.01)
(m) Failure to comply with dry storage standards for all implements as required in 240-4-.05. (Rule 240-4-.05)
(n) Failure to have seven (7) hair dryers for enrollment of 16 students and one (1) for each additional five (5) students. (Rule 240-14-.01 ).
(o) Failure to have work stations with mirrors for each individual student. (Rule 240-14-.01 ).
(p) Failure to have sixteen (16) mannequins and one (1) for each additional five (5) students. (Rule 240-14-.01)
(q) 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 240-14-.01 and 240-4-.05).
(r) Failure to have locker space for each student. (Rule 240-14-.01).
(s) Failure to provide basic kit for Barber students. and (Rules 240-14-.01).
(t) Failure to have ten (10) towels per student. (Rule 240-14-.01).
(u) Failure to have soiled towels/linens in a closed container. The closed containers or cabinets may contain small openings for the purpose of ventilation (Rules 240-4-.05 and 240-14-01).
(v) Failure to have sufficient instructional tools (projectors, dry erase, chalkboards, etc.) (Rule 240-14-.01).
(w) Failure to have audio visual aid. (Rule 240-14-.01.)
(x) Failure to have shampoo bowls thoroughly cleansed and disinfected and free of any hair or other debris. (Rule 240-4-.04).
(y) Failure to remove waste/garbage daily. (Rule 240-4-.03 ).
(z) Failure to have standard barber equipment in good working condition. (Rule 240-14-.01).
(aa) Failure to have creams, lotions and other cosmetics for use on clients in sanitary closed containers. (Rule 240-4-.05).
(bb) Failure to have adequate restrooms in proper working condition in accordance with 240-2-.01 (Rule 240-4-.01 ).
(cc) Failure to have proper lighting and ventilation. (Rule 240-13-.01 ).
(dd) Failure to maintain library with required books approved by the board. These books may be provided electronically (Rule 240-13-.03 ).
(ee) Failure to have front entrance sign denoting type of school. (Rule 240-4-.02 ).
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-2, 43-10-15.
