Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology intends to consider amending 18VAC41-20, Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations. The purpose of the review is to confirm that current regulations are (i) as least intrusive and burdensome as possible, while still protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public, (ii) clearly written and easily understandable, and (iii) representative of the current state of affairs of the industries. The last non-fee related regulatory change was made in 2003.

Changes in the industry and the amount of time elapsed since the last amendments warrant review of this chapter to determine whether its provisions accurately reflect current requirements and standards. Regulations will also be reviewed to make sure they are clearly written and easily understandable. Ensuring that the regulations are as clear as possible will facilitate increased compliance and, ultimately, better protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The board will strive to ensure any changes to current regulations or all new regulations will be as least intrusive and burdensome as possible, while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public guided by §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia.

This Notice of Intended Regulatory Action serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

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

Public Comment Deadline: July 31, 2013.

Agency Contact: Demetrios J. Melis, 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.