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 041-26-26.150 - Health and Safety Standards - Prohibited Products or Practices
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Licensees may not use, apply or perform any of the following substances, products, tools or procedures on a client or person. Possession on licensed premises of a prohibited substance, product or tool by a licensee or a student shall be considered prima facie evidence of its use and a violation under this chapter.
26.151 Nail or any other service product containing methyl methacrylate liquid monomers, also known as MMA.
26.152 A fumigant such as formal in (formaldehyde) in tablet, liquid form or in products.
26.153 Use of chamois buffers as a multi-use item is prohibited. The chamois buffer may be used as a single-use item and immediately discarded.
26.154 Velcro rollers.
26.155 Credo blade or similar razor-type tool designed to remove growth of skin such as corns and calluses.
26.156 Removing skin tags or moles is considered a medical procedure and may not be performed by a person licensed under Title 32, chapter 126.
26.157 Alum or other astringent in stick or lump form. (Alum or other astringent in powder or liquid form is acceptable.)
26.158 Live fish to perform pedicures or skin services is considered a product, tool or implement and is prohibited. Live fish for display purposes contained in a suitable covered aquarium or water-filled vessel may be the exception.
26.159 Rodents, reptiles and birds are not permitted in a licensed establishment, independent booth or mobile establishment at any time.
