Montana Title 37. Professions and Occupations § 37-31-302. License required to practice, teach, or operate salon, shop, booth, or school

(1) A person may practice barbering, barbering nonchemical, cosmetology, electrology, esthetics, or manicuring with a license as provided for in 37-31-304.

(2) A person may teach barbering, barbering nonchemical, cosmetology, electrology, esthetics, or manicuring with a license as provided for in 37-31-311.

(3) A place may be used to teach barbering, barbering nonchemical, cosmetology, electrology, esthetics, or manicuring for compensation with a license as provided for in 37-31-311.

(4) A person may operate or manage a salon or shop with a license or a temporary operating permit as provided in 37-31-312.

(5) A person may not manage or operate a booth without a booth rental license.

(6) A person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity desiring to operate a salon, shop, or booth shall apply to the department for a license. The application must be accompanied by the license fee.

(7) A license may be issued when the inspection fees required in 37-31-312 have been paid.