California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 10 — Barbering and CosmetologyArticle 2 — Application of ChapterSection 7320.1
When providing a manicure or pedicure, no metal instruments shall be used except those metal instruments necessary for the cutting, trimming, manicuring, or pedicuring of nails or cuticles or for the smoothing and massaging of the hands and feet.
Notes
Limits metal instruments used during manicures or pedicures to those necessary for cutting, trimming, manicuring, or pedicuring nails or cuticles, or for smoothing and massaging the hands and feet. Any other metal instrument is prohibited during those services, making necessity for one of the listed functions the condition for permitted use.
Use as reference
Lexinter.net | California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7320.1 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-10/article-2/section-7320-1