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Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Board for Barbers and Cosmetology

Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations [18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]

Action:

Cosmetology Compact Amendment

Action 6687 / Stage 10665

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Documents
Emergency Text	3/13/2025 7:15 am
Agency Background Document	2/1/2025
Attorney General Certification	2/4/2025
Governor's Review Memo	3/7/2025

Status
Public Hearing	Will be held at the proposed stage
Emergency Authority	§ 2.2-4011(B) of the Code of Virginia
Attorney General Review	Submitted to OAG: 2/3/2025 Review Completed: 2/4/2025 Result: Certified
DPB Review	Submitted on 2/5/2025 Review Completed: 2/25/2025
Secretary Review	Secretary of Labor Review Completed: 2/25/2025
Governor's Review	ORM Review Completed: 3/7/2025 Governor Review Completed: 3/7/2025 Result: Approved
Virginia Registrar	Submitted on 3/13/2025 The Virginia Register of Regulations Publication Date: 4/7/2025 Volume: 41 Issue: 17
Comment Period	Ended 5/7/2025 0 comments
Effective Date	4/30/2025
Expiration Date	10/29/2026

Contact Information
Name / Title:	Kelley Smith / 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: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.

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Action 6687:

Cosmetology Compact Amendment

Stages associated with this regulatory action.

Stage Type	Status
Emergency/NOIRA (10665)	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/30/2025 and expires on 10/29/2026.
Proposed (10870)	Comment period is underway and will end on 02/13/2026.

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