Montana Infection Control Cosmetology Regulations

Sub-Chapter 15 Sanitary Standards
24.121.1501 PREMISES SANITATION

(1) Carpeting is prohibited in the working areas, dispensaries and restrooms of all salons, shops and schools licensed on or after November 19, 2004.
(a) Salons, shops and schools licensed prior to November 19, 2004 shall use appropriate, nonabsorbent floor covering.
(b) Upon alteration or remodeling of any working areas, dispensaries and restrooms, carpeted flooring must be removed and replaced with appropriate, nonabsorbent floor covering.
(2) Floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, screens, entrances and receptacles, including those in the restrooms, must be maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe condition at all times.
(History: 37-1-131, 37-31-203, 37-31-204, MCA; IMP, 37-31-204, MCA; NEW, 2004 MAR p. 2813, Eff. 11/19/04.)
Rule 24.121.1502 reserved
24.121.1509 IMPLEMENTS, TOOLS, INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
(1) The board shall approve all new machines and devices used in the practice of barbering, cosmetology, electrology, esthetics or manicuring prior to the use of such machines and devices by licensees.
(2) All machines, devices, implements, tools and equipment, shelves, tables, sinks and other equipment used in connection with the operation of salon, shop or school must be:
(a) constructed to be easily cleaned; and
(b) clean, sanitary and in a safe condition at all times.
(3) Only electric file machines specifically manufactured for use in the nail industry are allowed be used in nail services. Modified craft or hobby tools are prohibited.
(a) Only bits specifically manufactured for use on the natural nail plate shall be used on the natural nail.
(b) Metal bits and disposable sanding bands made specifically for use on natural nail may be used in that manner and may be used on the acrylic surface covering the nail.
(4) Only microdermabrasion machines specifically manufactured for use in esthetics services and approved by the board are permitted. Modified or medical machines shall not be used.
(a) Microdermabrasion machines for use in esthetics services must be:
(i) closed systems only;
(ii) kept in a clean, sanitary and safe manner at all times; and
(iii) used only in accordance with specific manufacturer directions.
(5) Aluminum oxide crystals or manufacturer approved corundum used in microdermabrasion machines are:
(a) for single use purposes and shall:
(i) be discarded after each use in accordance with federal, state and local disposal regulations; and
(ii) have a granule size of at least 120.

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