Exemptions

The provisions of this chapter regulating barbers and cosmetologists shall not: (1) affect or prevent the practice of barbering or cosmetology by a student at a school recognized by the Director; (2) limit or restrict in any manner the right of a practitioner of another licensed profession or occupation from carrying on in the usual manner any of the functions incidental to that profession or occupation; (3) prohibit a licensee from providing barbering or cosmetology services outside a licensed shop so long as those services are limited to only: (A) patients or residents within a hospital, nursing home, community care home, or any similar facility; (B) persons who are homebound, disabled, or in a hospice or similar program, or to deceased persons in a funeral home; (C) persons as part of a special event, provided the sanitation standards expected of licensees in licensed shops are followed; (4) affect or prevent individuals from serving as make-up artists or hairdressers in the theatrical and performing arts industries; (5) affect or prevent the practice of barbering or cosmetology outside a registered shop or school by licensees in accordance with rules adopted by the Director; (6) affect or prevent the practice of barbering or cosmetology within the confines of a State correctional facility by a person incarcerated therein, who has completed training acceptable to the Commissioner of Corrections; or (7) affect or prevent the practice of natural hair braiding or styling, provided such practice does not involve cutting; the application of chemicals, dyes, or heat; or other changes to the structure of hair.