§ 54.1-706 — Different requirements for licensure

Virginia § 54.1-706

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 54.1: Professions and Occupations
• Subtitle II: Professions and Occupations Regulated by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and Boards Within the Department
• Ch. 7: Barbers and Cosmetologists

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A. The Board shall have the discretion to impose different requirements for licensure for the practice of barbering, cosmetology, nail care, waxing, tattooing, body-piercing, ear-piercing, and esthetics.

B. The Board shall issue a license to practice as a master barber in the Commonwealth to:

1. An individual who holds a valid, unexpired license as a barber issued by the Board prior to December 8, 2017; or

2. An applicant who has successfully (i) completed the educational requirements as required by the Board, (ii) completed the experience requirements as required by the Board, and (iii) passed the examination approved by the Board.

C. The Board may develop different classes of ear-piercing licenses.

Legislative History

2000, c. 726; 2002, cc. 797, 869; 2003, c. 600; 2005, c. 829; 2012, cc. 803, 835; 2018, cc. 231, 237; 2025, cc. 308, 322.