Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Tattooing Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 50]
Chapter Information
| Description | Promulgate regulations to implement 2002 Acts of Assembly, Chapter 869 reguiring the licensure of tattooing. |
| State Authority | 2002 Acts of Assembly, Chapter 869 and Section 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia . |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings | See all meetings (3) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Stephen Kirschner / Board Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-8590 FAX: (866)245-9693 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Review 2017 | Tattoo and Body-Piercing | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/09/2021. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Extend Temporary Fee Reduction
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2020. |
|
Temporary Fee Reductions 2018-20
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2018. |
|
Fee Decrease Tattooing
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2014. |
| Fee adjustment | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2011. |
| Promulgate regulations for the licensure of tattooing. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2006. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Extend Temporary Fee Reduction
|
Final | Stage withdrawn on 05/12/2020 before Attorney General's office completed its review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2019 Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/24/2019 Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 11/9/2015 Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 12/27/2011 Completed | Retain As Is | |