also ten percent of the sale of radio, television, or
motion picture rights to boxing and wrestling
events. The fees are deposited as State general funds
with the Comptroller of the Treasury.

The Commission's five members are appointed
to six-year terms by the Governor with the advice
and consent of the Secretary of Licensing and Reg-
ulation. Authorization for the Commission contin-
ues until July 1, 1991 (Code 1957, Art. 56, secs.
109-126).

BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
President: John O. Gatton, Sr., 1989

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of
Licensing & Regulation: Sandra R. Berman, 1989;
Marie A. Rogers, 1989; Salvatore J. Culotta, Jr.,
1990; Phillip S. Mazza, 1990; John B. Brooks,
1993; Joseph J. Needleman, 1993.

Eunice R. Alper, Executive Director

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6320
toll free: 1-800-492-7521

The Board of Barber Examiners was created in
1904 (Chapter 226, Acts of 1904). The Board
examines and registers all applicants for barber
licenses in the State. With the approval of the
Secretary of Licensing and Regulation, the Board
may appoint subboards to assist in inspection and
licensing. The Board also has the power to make
rules and regulations.

The Board consists of seven members appointed
to five-year terms by the Governor with the advice
of the Secretary of Licensing and Regulation. Five
members must have been barbers for the last five
years prior to appointment. Two members repre-
sent the public. The Governor designates the pres-
ident, secretary and treasurer. Authorization for the
Board continues until July 1, 1991 (Code 1957,
Art. 56, secs. 428-443).

STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGISTS
Chairperson: Dorothy W. Tross, 1989

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of
Licensing & Regulation: Leora M. Hash, 1988;
Margaret McQuarrie, 1989; Esther G. Zander,
1989; Jacqueline J. Vickers, 1990.

Eunice R. Alper, Executive Director

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6320
toll free: 1-800-492-7521

The State Board of Cosmetologists originated as
the Board of Hairdressers and Beauty CuSturists in
1935 (Chapter 282, Acts of 1935). The Board
received its present name in 1961 (Chapter 278,
Acts of 1961). The Board examines, licenses, and

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regulates all persons engaged in the operation,
practice, and teaching of beauty culture within the
State. The Board conducts examinations at least
twice weekly in Baltimore City.

The Board consists of five members appointed
for three-year terms by the Governor with the
advice of the Secretary of Licensing and Regulation.
Three members must have had at least five years
practical experience in hairdressing or beauty cul-
ture. They may not be affiliated with any firm
manufacturing or selling any merchandise or com-
modity used in beauty shops, nor be directly or
indirectly connected with any school of beauty cul-
ture. No two members may serve at the same rime
who are graduates of the same school of beauty
culture. Authorization for the Board continues
until July 1,1991 (Code 1957, Art. 56, secs. 479-
507).

MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSION

Chairperson: Ernest Stokes II, 1988

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of
Licensing & Regulation: Daniel J. Minnick, Jr.,
1989; Howell Mole, 1989; John F. Borz, 1990;
Morton Spero, 1991; Seymour Robert Goldstein,
1992; one vacancy.

Thomas R. Hannon, Executive Director

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6309
toll free: 1-800-492-7521

The Maryland Home Improvement Commis-
sion was established in 1962 (Chapter 133, Acts of
1962). The Commission licenses and regulates con-
tractors and salespersons in the home improvement
industry investigates complaints filed by homeown-
ers against individuals operating as home improve-
ment contractors, and takes administrative or legal
action against violators of the law.

The Commission consists of seven members ap-
pointed to four-year terms by the Governor with
the advice of the Secretary of Licensing and Regu-
lation. Three members must be from the home
improvement industry and one from the field of
banking or finance. Three members are consumer
representatives. The Governor designates the chair-
person with the advice of the Secretary of Licensing
and Regulation. Authorization for the Commission
continues until July 1,1992 (Code 1957, Art. 56,
secs. 245-269A).