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VA Code § 54.1-703.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 7 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 54.1-703.1. Waiver of examination; wax technicians

The Board shall waive the examination requirements for licensure as a wax technician for any individual who (i) makes application for licensure between July 1, 2002, and July 1, 2003; (ii) otherwise complies with Board regulations relating to moral turpitude; and (iii) meets any of the following conditions:1. Has at least three years of documented work experience as a wax technician that is deemed satisfactory by the Board;2. Has completed a training program that is deemed satisfactory by the Board; or3. Holds an unexpired certificate of registration, certification, or license as a wax technician issued to him on the basis of comparable requirements by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia.2002, c. 797.
VA Code § 54.1-703.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 7 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 54.1-703.3. Waiver of examination; estheticians

The Board shall waive the examination requirements for licensure as an esthetician or master esthetician for any individual who (i) makes application for licensure by July 31, 2009; (ii) otherwise complies with Board regulations relating to moral turpitude; and (iii) meets any of the following conditions:1. Has at least three years of documented work experience as an esthetician or a master esthetician completed prior to July 1, 2008, that is deemed satisfactory by the Board;2. Has completed a training program prior to July 1, 2008, that is deemed satisfactory by the Board; or3. Holds an unexpired certificate of registration, certification, or license as an esthetician or a master esthetician issued to him prior to July 1, 2008, on the basis of comparable requirements by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia.2005, c. 829; 2009, cc. 166, 328.
VA Code § 54.1-704 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 7 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 54.1-704. Temporary licenses

The Board may issue a temporary license to any person who is eligible for examination. Persons issued a temporary license shall be subject to the regulations of the Board.The Board shall promulgate regulations consistent with this section to permit individuals to be granted temporary licenses for a specified period of time.1984, c. 220, § 54-83.22:2; 1988, c. 765; 2000, c. 726.
VA Code § 54.1-704.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 7 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 54.1-704.1. License required for barbershop, cosmetology salon, nail care salon, waxing salon, tattoo parlor, body-piercing salon, and esthetics spa

No individual or entity shall operate a barbershop, cosmetology salon, nail care salon, waxing salon, tattoo parlor, body-piercing salon, or esthetics spa without a valid license issued by the Board.The provisions of this section shall not apply to a licensed barber, cosmetologist, nail technician, waxing technician, tattooer, body-piercer, or esthetician who does not have an ownership interest in a licensed barbershop, cosmetology salon, nail care salon, waxing salon, tattoo parlor, body-piercing salon, or esthetics spa in which he is employed.2000, c. 726; 2002, cc. 797, 869; 2003, c. 600; 2005, c. 829; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 54.1-704.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 7 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 54.1-704.2. License required for schools of barbering, cosmetology, nail care, waxing, tattooing, body-piercing, or esthetics

Except as provided in § 54.1-701, no person, firm or corporation shall operate or attempt to operate a school of barbering, cosmetology, nail care, waxing, tattooing, body-piercing, or esthetics unless licensed by the Board pursuant to its regulations.2000, c. 726; 2002, cc. 797, 869; 2003, c. 600; 2005, c. 829; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 54.1-705 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 7 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 54.1-705. Inspections

A. Inspectors and sanitarians of the State Department of Health, or an affiliated local health department, may inspect each barbershop, cosmetology salon, waxing salon, nail care salon, tattoo parlor, body-piercing salon, and esthetics spa in the Commonwealth regularly. Any infractions shall be immediately reported to the Health Department and the Director of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for disciplinary action.B. The Board may inspect barbershops, barber schools, cosmetology salons and schools, waxing salons and schools, nail care salons and schools, tattoo parlors and schools, body-piercing salons and schools, and esthetics spas and schools for compliance with regulations promulgated by the Board.C. The Board shall specify procedures for enforcement of compliance with the disease control and disclosure requirements of § 18.2-371.3, including unannounced inspections by appropriate personnel.D. The Board or the Virginia Department of Health, or an affiliated local health department, may regulate the sanitary condition of the personnel, equipment and premises of tattoo parlors and body-piercing salons.1962, c. 639, § 26, § 54-83.27; 1974, c. 534; 1988, c. 765; 1993, c. 499; 2000, c. 726; 2002, cc. 797, 869; 2003, c. 600; 2005, c. 829; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 54.1-706 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 7 - Barbers and Cosmetologists|§ 54.1-706. Different requirements for licensure

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, 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; or2. 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.2000, c. 726; 2002, cc. 797, 869; 2003, c. 600; 2005, c. 829; 2012, cc. 803, 835; 2018, cc. 231, 237.
VA Code § 54.1-829 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8.1 - Boxing and Wrestling Events|§ 54.1-829. Authorization from Director required; bond; physical examination; emergency medical services vehicles; physician; and health insurance

A. No person shall act as a promoter, matchmaker, trainer, boxer, martial artist, or professional wrestler in the Commonwealth without first having obtained authorization for such activity from the Department or sanctioning organization approved by the Director pursuant to § 54.1-829.1 and such authorization remains in full force and effect.B. No authorization to act as a promoter shall be granted unless the applicant executes and files with the Department a bond, in such penalty as the Department shall determine through regulation, conditioned on the payment of the fees and penalties imposed by this chapter and for the fulfillment of contracts made with professional contestants in accordance with Department regulations. This subsection shall not apply to a promoter applying to conduct an amateur-only event under the authority of a sanctioning organization approved by the Director pursuant to § 54.1-829.1.C. Each boxer and martial artist shall, and each professional wrestler may, be examined prior to entering the ring by a physician who has been licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth for at least five years. The physician shall be appointed by the Department or sanctioning organization and shall certify in writing that the contestant's physical condition is such that he is physically able to engage in the contest.D. No event in which boxers or martial artists are contestants shall be conducted without the continuous presence at ringside of a physician who has been licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth for at least five years, and unless an emergency medical services vehicle is at the site of the event.E. No boxer or martial artist shall participate in any event unless covered by a health insurance policy with minimum coverage in an amount determined by Department regulation.1998, c. 895; 2007, c. 853; 2015, cc. 216, 264, 502, 503; 2016, c. 756.
VA Code § 54.1-830 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8.1 - Boxing and Wrestling Events|§ 54.1-830. Exemptions

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:1. Amateur wrestling bouts;2. Amateur exhibitions and the amateur participants therein;3. Engagements involving amateur martial arts that are conducted by or held under the sponsorship of (i) any elementary or secondary school or public or private institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth, (ii) the Department of Corrections involving inmates of any state correctional institution, or (iii) the United States Olympic Committee; or4. Amateur boxing.1998, c. 895; 2015, cc. 216, 264; 2016, c. 756.
VA Code § 54.1-831 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8.1 - Boxing and Wrestling Events|§ 54.1-831. Powers and duties of the Department

The Department shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. In addition to the powers and duties otherwise conferred by law, the Director shall have the powers and duties of a regulatory board as contained in §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-202, and shall have the power and duty to:1. Promulgate regulations in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) which implement the federal Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 (15 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq.) and protect the public against incompetent, unqualified, unscrupulous or unfit persons engaging in the activities regulated by this chapter.The regulations shall include requirements for (i) initial authorization and renewal of the authorization; (ii) authorization and conduct of events; (iii) standards of practice for persons arranging, promoting, conducting, supervising, and participating in events; (iv) grounds for disciplinary actions against regulants; (v) records to be kept and maintained by regulants; (vi) the manner in which fees are to be accounted for and submitted to the Department, provided, however, that no gate fee shall be required for amateur-only events conducted by a sanctioning organization approved by the Director pursuant to § 54.1-829.1; and (vii) minimum health coverage for injuries sustained in a boxing or martial arts match. The Department shall have direct oversight of professional events to assure the safety and well-being of boxers, martial artists, and professional wrestlers, except that those portions of an event containing amateur bouts shall be conducted under the oversight of a sanctioning organization. Sanctioning organizations shall have sole responsibility for direct oversight of amateur-only events in which martial artists compete.2. Charge each applicant for authorization and for renewals of authorization a nonrefundable fee subject to the provisions of § 54.1-113 and subdivision A 4 of § 54.1-201. A sanctioning organization shall be subject to the application fee provisions of subsection D of § 54.1-829.1.3. Conduct investigations to determine the suitability of applicants for authorization and to determine the regulant's compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.4. Conduct investigations as to whether monopolies, combinations, or other circumstances exist to restrain matches or exhibitions of boxing, martial arts, or professional wrestling anywhere in the Commonwealth. The Attorney General may assist investigations at the request of the Department.5. Exercise jurisdiction over all boxing, martial arts, and professional wrestling conducted within the Commonwealth by any person, except where otherwise exempted.1998, c. 895; 2010, c. 764; 2012, c. 769; 2015, cc. 216, 264; 2016, c. 756.
VA Code § 54.1-831.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8.1 - Boxing and Wrestling Events|§ 54.1-831.01. Boxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board

A. The Boxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government to advise the Director on matters relating to boxing, martial arts, and professional wrestling events in the Commonwealth.B. The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Director as follows: one representative of the sport of boxing; one representative of the sport of professional wrestling; one representative of the sport of martial arts; one representative of either the sport of boxing, martial arts, or professional wrestling; one member who is a martial arts instructor who has obtained the rank of black belt or higher; and two citizen members. All members shall be residents of the Commonwealth. All appointments shall be for terms of four years, except that appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired terms. No person shall be eligible to serve for more than two successive full terms.C. The Board shall elect its chairman and vice-chairman from among its members. The Board shall meet at least once each year to conduct its business and upon the call of the Director or chair of the Board. Four members shall constitute a quorum.D. Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2825.E. Such staff support as is necessary for the conduct of the Board's business shall be furnished by the Department.2007, c. 853; 2012, c. 522; 2015, cc. 216, 264.
VA Code § 54.1-831.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8.1 - Boxing and Wrestling Events|§ 54.1-831.1. Summary suspension of boxing license

When required in order to comply with applicable federal law, the Department may suspend the license of any person holding a license as a boxer on medical grounds or when there is substantial danger to the public health or safety without a hearing or informal fact-finding conference. Institution of a proceeding for a hearing or conference shall be provided simultaneously with the summary suspension. The hearing or conference shall be scheduled within a reasonable time of the date of the summary suspension. The suspension shall remain in effect only so long as the medical grounds or danger to the public health or safety shall exist.2002, c. 33.
VA Code § 54.1-832 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8.1 - Boxing and Wrestling Events|§ 54.1-832. Director authorized to contract for certain services; award of contract; authority when no contract is in effect

A. The Director may contract with a private person, firm, corporation or association to provide any or all of the following services on behalf of the Department: examining and recommending licensure, investigating and ensuring that events are conducted in compliance with statutes and regulations, performing clerical duties, collecting fees, maintaining records, developing proposed regulations in accordance with Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act, and recommending enforcement actions in accordance with Article 3 (§ 2.2-4018 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act.B. The Director shall procure any or all of such services in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.). Prior to the award of such contract, a proposer shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Director:1. Personnel and financial resources necessary to carry out the provisions of the contract;2. Adequate indemnification to protect the Commonwealth and its agencies and instrumentalities from all claims and losses incurred as a result of the contract;3. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws;4. Ability to develop, implement, and maintain the internal operations necessary to carry out the provisions of the contract; and5. Ability to meet any other qualifications the Director deems appropriate in the procurement process.C. Any contract awarded in accordance with this section shall not exceed a three-year term, but may be renewed annually upon the approval of the Director. The Director shall be the signatory to the contract on behalf of the Commonwealth.D. Nothing herein is intended to deprive the contractor or the Commonwealth of the benefits of any law limiting exposure to liability or setting a limit on damages.E. Nothing herein is intended to deprive the Director of his authority to carry out the requirements of this chapter when no contract is in effect.1998, c. 895.
VA Code § 54.1-833 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8.1 - Boxing and Wrestling Events|§ 54.1-833. Reports; cable television systems; fee on receipts

A. Each promoter shall furnish to the Department, within twenty-four hours after the completion of each event, a written and verified report on the form provided by the Department showing the number of tickets sold, unsold and given away and the amount of gross proceeds thereof for such events originating in the Commonwealth, and its total gross receipts from the sale of rights to distribute in any manner such event by any video, telephonic or other communication method involving the control of electrons or other charge carriers for such live events originating in the Commonwealth. Within the twenty-four-hour period, the promoter shall pay to the Department a fee of (i) five percent of the first $100,000 of its total gross receipts; and (ii) two and one-half percent of the remainder of its total gross receipts. Records of the promoter shall be subject to audit by the Department.B. Each cable television system or other multichannel video programming service shall report to the Department in writing the name and address of each person from whom it obtains the rights to provide a live event originating in the Commonwealth.C. The Department shall hold all license fees in a special fund of the state treasury subject to appropriation of the General Assembly. Payments from this fund shall be made to the contractors for their services on behalf of the Commonwealth. No payment shall exceed the balance of the fund. The Department shall draw from the fund to cover any expenses associated with the provisions of this chapter.1998, c. 895; 2015, cc. 216, 264.
VA Code § 54.1-834 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 8.1 - Boxing and Wrestling Events|§ 54.1-834. Prohibited activities; penalties

A. No betting or wagering shall be permitted at an event or exhibition before, during, or after the event in the building where the event is held.B. No person shall participate in a sham or fake boxing or martial arts contest. The Department shall have the authority to order, without a hearing, the person controlling the purse to hold the distribution to contestants, promoters, and trainers pending a public hearing by the Department. The Department shall, simultaneously with the issuance of such order to retain the share or purse, institute proceedings for a hearing to determine whether a sham or fake boxing or martial arts contest has occurred.C. It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to violate this section or any statute or regulation governing the persons or activities regulated pursuant to this chapter.D. The third or any subsequent conviction for violating any provision of this section during a 36-month period shall constitute a Class 6 felony.1998, c. 895; 2015, cc. 216, 264; 2016, c. 756.
VA Code § 54.1-900 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Branch Pilots|§ 54.1-900. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Board" means the Board for Branch Pilots."Branch pilots" means pilots who have qualified and been licensed in accordance with the provisions of § 54.1-905."Limited branch pilots" means pilots who have qualified and been licensed in accordance with the provisions of § 54.1-909."Pilot" means branch pilot and limited branch pilot.Code 1950, § 54-525; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-901 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Branch Pilots|§ 54.1-901. Appointment and removal of members; quorum; clerk

The Board for Branch Pilots shall consist of nine members to be appointed as follows: the Circuit Court of the City of Hampton shall appoint three persons, only one of whom shall be a branch pilot, and the Circuit Court of the City of Norfolk shall appoint four persons, only two of whom shall be branch pilots, and the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth shall appoint two persons, only one of whom shall be a branch pilot. The court which appointed a member may remove him for incapacity, neglect of duty or misconduct and may fill the vacancy.Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The Board shall appoint a clerk, who shall keep a record of the Board's proceedings.Code 1950, §§ 54-527, 54-528, 54-530, 54-531; 1978, c. 834; 1988, c. 765.
VA Code § 54.1-902 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Branch Pilots|§ 54.1-902. Regulations; suspension or revocation of license; penalty for violation

A. The Board is authorized to promulgate regulations necessary for the proper government and regulation of pilots and to prescribe penalties for the violation of regulations in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.). Regulations may include the right to suspend or revoke the branch of any pilot. Such suspension or revocation may be in addition to any other penalty imposed by law for the violation.Reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the Administrative Process Act shall be given before the Board shall take any action to revoke or suspend the license of any licensee.B. The Board may suspend a license of any person without a hearing, simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a hearing, if it finds that there is substantial danger to the public health or safety which warrants such action. The Board may meet by telephone conference call when summarily suspending a license, if a good faith effort to assemble a quorum of the Board has failed and in the judgment of a majority of the members of the Board, the continued practice of the licensee constitutes a substantial danger to the public health or safety. Institution of proceeding for a hearing shall be provided simultaneously with the summary suspension. The hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time of the date of the summary suspension.C. Before any penalty for violation of the regulations may be imposed, a printed copy of the regulations shall be furnished to each pilot.Code 1950, § 54-529; 1988, c. 765; 1989, c. 584.
VA Code § 54.1-903 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Branch Pilots|§ 54.1-903. Decisions of controversies between pilots and masters, etc.; judgment of Board

The Board may decide any controversy between pilots or between a pilot and the master, owner, or consignee of any vessel, which may arise under any law concerning pilots in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.). If the decision requires the payment of money, the Board shall enter a judgment therefor on the record of its proceedings. When an authorized officer receives a copy of the judgment, he shall enforce the payment as if it were an execution against the property of the debtor.Code 1950, §§ 54-533, 54-534; 1988, c. 765.