TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD FOR BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGY

Notice of Extension of Emergency Regulation

Title of Regulation: 18VAC41-20. Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations (amending 18VAC41-20-10, 18VAC41-20-100, 18VAC41-20-140, 18VAC41-20-160, 18VAC41-20-170, 18VAC41-20-180, 18VAC41-20-260, 18VAC41-20-270, 18VAC41-20-280; adding 18VAC41-20-35).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-700.1 of the Code of Virginia.

The Governor has approved the request of the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology to extend the expiration date of the emergency regulation for 18VAC41-20 for six months as provided for in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation is continued in effect through April 28, 2027. This extension is required to avoid a negative impact on cosmetologists practicing pursuant the Cosmetology Compact. The board is currently waiting for the completion of Executive Branch review of the final regulation. The emergency regulation was published in 41:17 VA.R. 1817-1825 April 7, 2025.

Effective Date Extended Through: April 28, 2027.

Agency Contact: Ashley Reed, Executive Director, Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8590, fax (866) 245-9693, or email barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov.