TITLE 11. GAMING

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, CHARITABLE GAMING

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming intends to consider amending 11VAC20-20, Charitable Gaming Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) conform the regulation with amendments made to the Charitable Gaming Law by the 2023 and 2024 Sessions of the General Assembly, (ii) establish registration requirements for landlords, and (iii) establish requirements by which organizations that generate or anticipate generating $40,000 or less in charitable gaming gross receipts may obtain a permit and sell instant bingo, pull-tabs, or seal cards exclusively to their members and guests.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 18.2-340.15 and 18.2-340.19 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: May 7, 2025.

Agency Contact: Michael Menefee, Program Manager, Charitable and Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charitable Gaming, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-3983, or email michael.menefee@vdacs.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD FOR BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGY

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

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 proposed action is to fulfill Chapter 281 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly and facilitate participation by Virginia in the Cosmetology Compact that allows a cosmetologist who has obtained a multistate license through the Compact Commission the privilege to practice in the Commonwealth without a Virginia license. To comply with compact rules, all applicants for licensure are required to have criminal history checks, and holders of a multistate license are required to adhere to the laws and regulations governing practice in the compact state in which they practice. A member state may set a fee to obtain and renew a multistate license in that state. An amendment will set the fee in Virginia at $50, which is similar to the fee charged by other states.

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: May 7, 2025.

Agency Contact: Kelley Smith, 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.

TITLE 22. SOCIAL SERVICES

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Social Services intends to consider amending 22VAC40-61, Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Centers. The purpose of the proposed action is to reduce burdensome requirements, simplify and clarify language, improve definitions, make technical edits for ease of understanding, and make any other changes deemed necessary after public comment and general periodic review of the regulation. The regulation provides criteria for the public and the Virginia Department of Social Services to evaluate the care, general supervision, and oversight of adults in licensed adult day centers, including rules for current practices in adult day centers that ensure the well-being of aged, infirm, or individuals with disabilities.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 63.2-1733 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: May 7, 2025.

Agency Contact: Samantha Fogt, Licensing Consultant, Department of Social Services, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 845-0308, or email samantha.fogt@dss.virginia.gov.

TITLE 22. SOCIAL SERVICES

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Social Services intends to consider amending 22VAC40-80, General Procedures and Information for Licensure. The purpose of the proposed action is to clarify language and existing requirements, improve definitions, make technical edits for ease of understanding, reduce burdensome requirements, and any other changes deemed necessary after public comment and review. The regulation provides licensure information and procedures that apply to all adult care facilities and child welfare agencies and allows applicants, licensees, and the public to locate information and requirements regarding the licensing process, allowable variances, problem solving conferences, complaint investigations, sanctions, and hearing procedures for adult care facilities and child welfare agencies.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1733, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: May 7, 2025.

Agency Contact: Samantha Fogt, Licensing Consultant, Department of Social Services, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 845-0308, or email samantha.fogt@dss.virginia.gov.