This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule concerning barber apprenticeship. The legislative rule in question was initially filed in the State Register on July 28, 2025, and was subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on September 23, 2025.

The primary purpose of this bill is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to implement regulations that govern barber apprenticeship programs, thereby enhancing the standards and practices within the profession. This section is newly introduced, and as such, there are no deletions or existing legal language being altered.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1