Code of Massachusetts Regulations
240 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING
Title 240 CMR 8.00 - Barber Regulations
Section 8.04 - Licensure of Barber Shops

Universal Citation: 240 MA Code of Regs 240.8

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) No person or entity shall operate a barber shop without a license issued by the Board.

(2) Every person contemplating the opening of a barber shop shall file the appropriate application for a shop license with the Board, pay required fees, and arrange for the premises to be inspected and approved by the Board. The Board will not issue a license for any premises if required local permits and certificates have not been obtained or if the Board's inspection reveals that the premises are in violation of 240 CMR 3.00: Cosmetology Salons.

(3) A license for a barber shop is valid only for the location and owner named in the license or certificate, and is not transferable. A holder of a barber shop license seeking to change the location or owner of the shop shall file an application for a new license with the Board at least 30 days before any change, and shall notify the Board immediately in case of closure.

(4) Conduct of Operations.

(a) Whenever an inspection of a barber shop is made by an investigator or other agent of the Board, the owner of the shop or a representative of the shop must sign the inspection slip.

(b) No barber shop shall be operated or maintained in any room or place where food is prepared, sold or offered for sale.

(5) Barber shops may permit licensees of the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy to provide services within the scope of their massage license in the same space as the barber shop, only in full compliance with all provisions of 240 CMR 3.00: Cosmetology Salons regarding Dual Use of Room for Cosmetology or Barbering and Licensed Massage Therapy Services.

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