Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
chapter
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations [18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action 5834
 
General Information
Action Summary The Board is amending existing regulations to conform to SB 1406, enacted by the General Assembly during the 2021 Special Session I. This action conforms regulations concerning qualifications for licensure and standards of conduct to the marijuana legalization law that limits dissemination of criminal history record information, and removes reporting by applicants or licensees of misdemeanor marijuana convictions.
Chapters Affected
  VAC Chapter Name Action Type
Primary 18 VAC 41-20 Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations Amend Existing Regulation
Other chapters
  18 VAC 41 - 50 Tattooing Regulations Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 41 - 60 Body-Piercing Regulations Amend Existing Regulation
  18 VAC 41 - 70 Esthetics Regulations Amend Existing Regulation
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation: ยง 2.2-4006(A)(4)(a) of the Code of Virginia
RIS Project Yes  [6910]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
9413 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Kelley Smith  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)367-8590    FAX: (866)245-9693    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.