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Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
 
chapter
Body-Piercing Regulations [18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Promulgate regulations to implement 2002 Acts of Assembly, Chapter 869 requiring licensure of body-piercing.
State Authority 2002 Acts of Assembly, Chapter 869 and Section 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
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
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Fee Adjustment Fast-Track Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/17/2024.
Easing licensing requirements for grandfathered licensees failing to renew licensure Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2023.
Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2022.
General Review 2017 | Tattoo and Body-Piercing Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2023.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
Extend Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2020.
Temporary Fee Reductions 2018-20
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2018.
Fee Decrease Body-Piercing
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2014.
Amend 18VAC41-60-220 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 regulations for licensure of body-piercing Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2007.

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
10/10/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/24/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/9/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/27/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is