Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations
[18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
Chapter Information
Description | None entered |
State Authority | 54.1-201 |
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 | There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter. |
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: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Easing licensing requirements for grandfathered licensees failing to renew licensure | Fast-Track | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (06/19/2023). |
Lower Cosmetology Training to 1,000 Hours | Proposed | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/17/2023). |
Amendment to the instructor training program | Proposed | Governor's office review in progress. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Fee Reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2022. |
Bathroom Requirements for Facilities | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2022. |
Elimination of Antibacterial Soap Requirement | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2022. |
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021. |
Transfer Hours | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/07/2022. |
Exception to Training Requirement | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2021. |
Extend Temporary Fee Reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2020. |
Reduction in License Display Requirements | Fast-Track | Comment period complete, but objections were filed. |
Update of disinfectant terminology | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/10/2020. |
Reduce Barber Entry Requirements to Implement Two-Tier Licensing | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2019. |
Temporary Fee Reductions 2018-20
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2018. |
Esthetics instructors teaching wax programs | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2018. |
Fee Decrease Barber/Cosmo 2016-18
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2016. |
Amendments to Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations 2012 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2017. |
Fee Decrease Barber/Cosmo
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2014. |
Amend 18VAC41-20-280 attempted to obtain | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2013. |
Fee Adjustment | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2011. |
Promulgate Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2003. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Align barber curriculum with scope of practice | Fast-Track | Stage withdrawn on 12/15/2017 before DPB completed its review. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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5/1/2023 Filed | Pending | |
9/24/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
11/9/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
9/21/2011 Agency Completed | Amend | |
12/19/2008 Agency Completed | Amend |