Rule 24.121.1501 - GENERAL PREMISES SANITATION(1) All areas, fixtures, furniture, floors, walls, windows, doors, receptacles, and restrooms must be clean, safe, and adequately lighted.(2) Carpeting is prohibited in the working areas, dispensaries, and restrooms of all salons, shops, mobile salons or shops, and schools licensed on or after November 19, 2004. (a) Premises licensed prior to this date must use appropriate, nonabsorbent floor covering over the carpet.(b) Upon alteration or remodeling of the premises, carpet must be removed and replaced with appropriate, nonabsorbent floor covering.(3) All premises must have:(a) at least one restroom (with a sink): (i) on or near the salon or shop premises; or(ii) within the confines of the mobile salon or shop; and containing: (A) a posted hand washing sign;(B) a liquid soap dispenser;(C) single service towels or an air dryer;(D) a covered garbage container; and(E) a locked closet or cabinet if storing chemicals in the restroom;(b) one sink convenient to the work areas, but not within a restroom, with hot and cold running water and: (i) connected to a sewer or septic system; or(ii) connected to a wastewater holding tank and meeting applicable wastewater laws; and(iii) a liquid soap dispenser and single service towels or an air dryer;(c) one covered soiled linen container;(d) one covered garbage container; and(e) one enclosed cabinet for storing clean towels and linens.(4) Licensees must: (a) place garbage in easily cleanable, leak proof, plastic lined, nonabsorbent covered containers and dump frequently to prevent overflow;(b) sweep hair clippings after each client; and(c) dispose of chemicals, liquids, implements, aluminum oxide crystals, or approved corundum in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.Mont. Admin. r. 24.121.1501
NEW, 2004 MAR p. 2813, Eff. 11/19/04; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 382, Eff. 2/29/08; AMD, 2021 MAR p. 1773, Eff. 12/11/2021; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2007, Eff. 8/10/2024AUTH: 37-31-203, 37-31-204, MCA; IMP: 37-31-204, MCA