Board for Barbers and Cosmetology

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Notice of Public Comment Period

Pursuant to Governor McDonnell’s regulatory reform initiative, the Department is conducting a review of the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology regulations currently in place to:

1. repeal regulations that are unnecessary or no longer in use; and
2. reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on individuals, businesses, and other regulated groups.

The Department invites public comment on these issues specific to the following regulation(s):

The regulation(s) may be found on our website at www.dpor.virginia.gov.

Written comments will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, and may be sent to the address below or BarberCosmo@dpor.virginia.gov.  Comments must include the commenter’s name and address (physical or email).  Comments or questions should be sent to:

Demetrios J. Melis

Executive Director

Board for Barbers and Cosmetology

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400

Richmond, VA  23233

E-mail:  BarberCosmo@dpor.virginia.gov

Telephone:  (804) 367-8590

Fax:  (866) 245-9693