Rule 240-2-.03 - Cosmetology School Violations, Fines, and Fining ScheduleAll rules below for Cosmetology Schools violations, unless otherwise specified, carry a penalty of $25.00 for the first offense of any rule, $75.00 for the second offense of any rule, and $300.00 for any subsequent offense of any rule (For example; if a salon owner fails to have sanitary regulations posted and does not have the previous inspection report posted, the total fine would be $50. ($25 + $25 = $50) If during the next inspection, the same rules are violated, the fine shall be $150. ($75 + $75 = $150)).
(a) Failure to have all persons working currently licensed shall result in the following fine for each unlicensed practitioner: Unlicensed - $500.00; Expired License - $300.00. (O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-8, 43-10-12, 43-10-14) (Rule 240-4-.02)(b) Failure to have current school license or current copy of online verification posted in an open area. (Rule 240-4-.02)(c) Failure to have current copy of instructor or master license or current copy of online verification for all instructors posted in an open area. (O.C.G.A. § 43-10-12) (240-4-.02)(d) Failure to have sign showing "Service by Students Only". (Rule 240-4-.02)(e) Failure to have required signage regarding rules and regs., health requirements for service to be provided, preventing infection, skin removal, and prohibiting pets (with the exception of guide and assistance dogs for qualifying clients as permitted by Title 30 of the Georgia Code), Rule 240-4-.02)(f) Failure to have rules available in an open area on school premises. (Rule 240-4-.02)(g) Failure to have most recent inspection report posted in an open area and available for public view at all times as required by Board rule. (Rule 240-4-.02)(h) Failure to have students' weekly work sheets of credit hours current and signed by the student and the instructor. (Rule 240-13-.04)(i) Failure to have secured storage for school and student records (locking filing cabinet, desk, etc.). (Rule 240-15-.01)(j) Failure of students to have completed 250 hours of Level 1 training hours prior to performing clinical services on live subjects. (Rule 240-15-.02)(k) Failure to have an appropriate disinfection container which is in accordance with Board rule 240-4-.04. (Rule 240-4-.04)(l) Failure to have sufficient instructional tools (projectors, dry erase, chalkboards, etc.) (Rule 240-15-.01)(m) Failure to comply with dry storage standards for all cosmetology professional implements as required in 240-4-.05. (Rule 240-4-.05)(n) Failure to have locker space for personal items for each student. (Rule 240-15-.01)(o) Failure to have audio visual aids. (Rule 240-15-.01)(p) Failure to have proper lighting. (Rule 240-13-.01)(q) Failure to have proper ventilation. (Rule 240-13-.01)(r) Failure to have walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, and equipment free from excessive dust, dirt, and debris and all equipment in good/safe/working condition. (Rule 240-4-.01)(s) Failure to have adequate restrooms in proper working condition in accordance with 240-4-.01. (Rule 240-4-.01)(t) Failure to have operating hot and cold running water. (Rule 240-4-.01)(u) Failure to have clean towels/linens in closed container or closed cabinet except towels/linens designated for use on current clients. The closed containers or cabinets may contain small openings for the purpose of ventilation. (Rule 240-4-.05)(v) Failure to have garbage stored in a covered, washable container. (Rule 240-4-.03)(w) Failure to remove waste/garbage daily. (Rule 240-4-.03)(x) Failure to have soiled towels/linens in a closed container. The closed containers or cabinets may contain small openings for the purpose of ventilation. (Rule 240-4-.05)(y) Failure to have work stations free from stale food and soiled dishes. (Rule 240-4-.03)(z) Failure to have wax, creams, lotions, other cosmetics for use on clients in sanitary closed containers. (Rule 240-4-.05)(aa) Failure to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for clinical services per 240-4-.03 to prevent occupational exposure to potential infectious materials. (Rules 240-4-.03)(bb) Failure to have all clients wear appropriate clothing and footwear per 240-4-.03 to prevent occupational exposure to potential infectious materials. (Rules 240-4-03)(cc) Failure to provide each student with a complete student kit. (Rule 240-15-.01 and 240-3-.01)(dd) Failure to have separate course of study and required supplies/equipment in hair design, barber, barber II, esthetics, and nail technology where enrollment is more than fifteen (15) students in each specialized course of study. (Rule 240-15-.01)(ee) Failure to have one (1) licensed instructor for every twenty (20) students onsite and present with students. (O.C.G.A. § 43-10-12 and 240-13-3)(ff) Failure to maintain library with required books. These books may be provided electronically. (Rule 240-13-.03)(gg) Failure to have one mannequin per student. (Rule 240-15-.01)(hh) Failure to have one (1) whirlpool pedicure spa with fixed plumbing, (3) footbaths, and current cleaning and disinfection log. (Rule 240-15-.01)(ii) Failure to have four (4) shampoo basins for enrollment of fifteen (15) students, one (1) additional shampoo basin for each additional fifteen (15) students or fraction thereof. (Rule 240-15-.01)(jj) Failure to have a minimum of seven (7) chair hair dryers for students and one (1) additional chair hair dryer for each additional five (5) students. (Rule 240-15-.01) (kk) Failure to have work stations with mirrors for each individual student. (Rule 240-15-.01)(ll) Failure to have four (4) manicure tables with two (2) chairs each. (Rule 240-15-.01)(mm) Failure to have three (3) facial chairs or cushioned massage tables. (Rule 240-15-.01)(nn) Failure to have shampoo bowls thoroughly cleansed, disinfected, and free of any hair or other debris. (Rule 240-4-.04)(oo) Failure to have front entrance sign denoting type of school. (Rule 240-4-.02).Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 240-2-.03
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-2, 43-10-15.
Original Rule entitled "Cosmetology School Violations, Fines, and Fining Schedule" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 2016; eff. Jan. 10, 2017.