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 041-26-26.170 - Signage

26.171 Exterior sign located near the main entrance that clearly identifies the establishment.

26.172 Twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hour patch test notice to alert clients that a patch test will be performed before the application of any product that contains an aniline derivative. Records of such tests shall be signed by the client and the licensee who will provide the service. Such records shall be produced to the Director immediately upon request.

26.173 A foot spa, foot basin or jet that is removed from service for lack of proper maintenance or that requires servicing shall not be used until the equipment has been cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the requirements of this section and the records have been properly updated. The record shall note the date of removal from service. If, upon inspection, the disinfecting and maintenance records cannot be produced, or the establishment cannot verify that the unit has been regularly maintained and disinfected, the Director may affix a sign to warn the public that the unit requires cleaning or maintenance before being used.

26.174 When an establishment or independent booth license has been suspended, the Director may post or direct the posting of a florescent orange card of suspension at every entrance of the establishment. The suspension card is a warning to the public and shall be of such type and dimensions as the Director determines. The suspension continues until such time as the license suspension is lifted. The suspension card may be removed only by the Director.

26.175 When an animal such as a dog or cat is permitted in the establishment or independent booth, a sign shall be posted at the entrance of the establishment or independent booth informing employees and the public that an animal is on the premises.

26.176 Message to consumers

The following message to consumers shall be prominently displayed in the public reception area of the establishment or booth owner's booth rental. The print size shall be at least one quarter inch.

MESSAGE TO CONSUMERS

This establishment is licensed by the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation and may address allegations of violations of the Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Program laws and rules. A complaint may be filed online at www.maine.gov/professionallicensing or by submitting a written letter to:

Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Program

35 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333