Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
041 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION (OPOR)
BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY LICENSING PROGRAM
Chapter 26 - ESTABLISHMENT, INDEPENDENT BOOTH AND SCHOOL OPERATION, SANITATION AND INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS, AND SAFE PRACTICE PROCEDURES
Section 041-26-26.070 - Infestations
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Detection of head lice. The owner or its designee shall take immediate steps to completely rid the establishment of infestation by means of approved disinfectant and sanitation products. During this time, a licensee may not perform services on a client. The recommended steps are, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Launder all clothing, capes, towels, etc., in water (125° F) for five (5) to ten (10) minutes;
2. Any item that cannot be laundered should be sealed in a plastic bag for ten (10) days;
3. Vacuum and/or spray pesticides on rugs and furniture; and
4. Soak brushes and combs in a solution of medicated shampoo for one (1) hour, or boil in water for five (5) minutes at 150° F.
