Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 16 - BOARD OF BARBERS
Chapter 09.16.01 - General Regulations
Section 09.16.01.07 - Examinations

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.16.01.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. The Board shall schedule examinations as often as necessary to meet the demand.

B. Each qualified applicant for examination shall be sent a notice of the examination that contains the:

(1) Time, date, and location of the examination;

(2) Amount of time allotted for the examination;

(3) Areas that will be tested during the theoretical and practical portions of the examination;

(4) Requirements for models;

(5) Equipment the applicant shall bring;

(6) Requirements for passing the examination; and

(7) Board's policy on bringing books or other materials into the examination room.

C. Requirements for Taking Examination.

(1) A candidate shall arrive in a timely fashion to take the examination.

(2) A candidate shall present the notice of examination and a proper identification with the candidate's signature and photograph.

(3) A candidate may not bring books or papers into the examination room and may not use those materials during either the practical or the theoretical portion of the examination.

(4) A candidate taking the practical portion of an examination shall:
(a) Appear in a clean, washable garment;

(b) Be accompanied by a live model who is at least 16 years old unless advised otherwise by the Board; and

(c) Appear with the equipment necessary to take the examination which shall be in a clean and disinfected condition and in good repair.

D. Disqualification. A candidate who violates any of the provisions of §C of this regulation may not be admitted to the examination and shall forfeit the examination fee.

E. Interpreters or Readers.

(1) The Board may permit an interpreter or reader to accompany an applicant and assist in the translation or reading of the theory portion of the barber examination.

(2) Except for a sign interpreter who may assist an individual who is hearing impaired:
(a) An interpreter or reader may not assist in the practical portion of the barber examination; and

(b) The Board may not permit interpreters or readers to translate or read the master barber examination.

F. When a practical test cannot be completed for any reason, the grade for that test shall be "incomplete" and not "failure".

G. Passing Examination.

(1) In order to be certified as passing an examination, a candidate shall:
(a) Receive a satisfactory result on all parts of the practical examination;

(b) Score at least 70 percent or more on the theoretical portion of the examination; and

(c) Demonstrate a sufficient ability to verbally communicate and comprehend the English language in order to understand, converse, and properly respond to the requests, needs, and explanations of English-speaking patrons.

(2) An individual who passes one or more portions of the examination shall be excused from retaking the portion passed.

(3) An applicant who has not passed all parts of the examination within 1 year of the original examination date shall be required to retake the entire examination.

H. Content of Barber Examination.

(1) A barber examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.

(2) The theoretical portion of the barber examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of barber science found in a basic textbook including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Sanitation and disinfection;

(b) Chemical applications;

(c) Hair cutting and styling techniques;

(d) Diseases and disorders; and

(e) Laws and regulations regarding the practice of barbering.

(3) The practical portion of the barber examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining a:
(a) Haircut;

(b) Cold wave; and

(c) Shave.

I. Content of a Master Barber Examination.

(1) A master barber examination shall consist of a theoretical portion only.

(2) The candidate shall be required to demonstrate a knowledge of barbering including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) An advanced knowledge of sanitation and disinfection;

(b) An advanced knowledge of chemical applications;

(c) An advanced knowledge of hair cutting and styling techniques;

(d) An advanced knowledge of diseases and disorders; and

(e) Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding the practice of barbering.

J. Content of Barber Stylist Examination.

(1) A barber examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.

(2) The theoretical portion of the barber examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of barber science found in a basic textbook including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Sanitation and disinfection;

(b) Hair cutting and styling techniques;

(c) Diseases and disorders; and

(d) Laws and regulations regarding the practice of barbering.

(3) The practical portion of the barber examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:
(a) Haircut; and

(b) Shave.

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