.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Approved continuing education course” means a course approved by the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists.

(2) “Board” means the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists.

(3) “Classroom instruction” means the art or science of teaching in a space:

(a) That is exclusively used for teaching during periods of instruction;

(b) That is conducive to learning; and

(c) Where an assigned instructor is present.

(4) Contact Hour

(a) “Contact hour” means a period of 60 minutes in which actual learning takes place.

(b) “Contact hour” does not include

(i) A portion of the program devoted to registration, breaks, or meals; or

(ii) Fractions of an hour.

(5) “Continuing education course” means the basic measurement for a licensee’s direct participation in continuing education, consisting of 6 contact hours.

(6) “Continuing education course related to cosmetology” means a course that covers one or more of the following topics:

(a) Board Laws and Regulations (1 to 2 hours);

(b) Elective topics (1 to 4 hours);

(c) Health (1 to 2 hours);

(d) Safety (1 to 2 hours); or

(e) Welfare (1 to 2 hours).

(7) “Course” means classroom or distance learning instruction of 1 clock hour, but not more than 6 clock hours.

(8) “Course provider” means someone who is qualified to conduct continuing education courses in accordance with Business Occupations and Professional Article, §5-205(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(9) Distance Learning Instruction.

(a) “Distance learning instruction” means the art or science of teaching where:

(i) The instructor and student may be separated by distance and time;

(ii) Equipment may be needed to communicate the content; or

(iii) The content is specifically developed for this form of instruction.

(b) “Distance learning instruction” includes any other delivery system approved by the Board.

(10) “Instructor” means an individual engaged by a course provider to teach a continuing education course.

(11) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board.

(12) “Licensee” means an individual awarded a license by the Board and includes a:

(a) Cosmetologist;

(b) Limited Blow Dry Stylist;

(c) Limited Esthetician;

(d) Limited Hair Stylist;

(e) Limited Nail Technician; and

(f) Senior Cosmetologist.