§ 4-507. Operation of barbershops

   (a) Ratio of barbers. -- A barbershop may not employ at the same time more than:

   (1) 1 apprentice barber for each master barber employed; and

   (2) a total of 3 apprentice barbers.

(b) Shampoo area. -- A barbershop may have a separate shampoo area.

(c) Sinks. -- The Board may not require a barbershop to have a minimum number of sinks.

(d) Apprentice barber. --

   (1) An apprentice barber under complete and constant supervision of a master barber may assist the master barber in starting or completing an operation. The master barber or barbershop may charge the usual fees for the operation.

   (2) A fee may not be charged for an operation performed completely by an apprentice barber.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 441; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; ch. 612, § 2; ch. 613, § 2; 1991, ch. 479.