California LawQuestion 98 of 100
An inspector finds used metal nippers sitting loose in a drawer, no cleaning records for any of the four foot spas, and a credo blade in a technician's station. What can result?
a.A first inspection can only produce a verbal warning, so no money penalty is possible
b.The Board can issue citations with fines for the violations, and repeated or serious violations can lead to suspension or revocation of a license
c.Only the salon owner can be cited; an individual manicurist is never personally penalized
d.Fines apply only if a client was actually injured and filed a complaint
Explanation
Health and safety violations found at an inspection can be cited with fines, and a pattern of violations or a serious one can lead to suspension or revocation of the establishment or individual license. Enforcement does not wait for a client to be hurt or to complain — the violation itself is enough. Both the establishment and the individual licensee can be held responsible, and there is no rule limiting a first inspection to a verbal warning.
Law Reference: California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Health and Safety Regulations (CCR Title 16)Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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