Laws and Regulations
For a printed copy of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations book above, complete a publication order form and submit a check or money order payment to the address indicated on the order form. Please allow 6 weeks for processing.
2026 Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations Excerpts (Farsi) (Russian) (Ukrainian) (Simplified Chinese) (Traditional Chinese)
Meeting Notices and Agendas
The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulation Hearings are usually included as an
agenda item within a Board Meeting. The dates of all Board Meetings are posted on the Board Calendar.
How to Participate
Any person interested may present statements or arguments orally or in writing relevant to the
actions proposed at a hearing. Hearing dates, times, and location are announced within the
regulation notices.
Written comments, including those sent by mail, facsimile, or e–mail to the addresses listed in each notice under Contact Person, must be received no later than the date and time stated in each notice, or must be received by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology at the hearing.
Laws and Regulations Relevant to Current Public Proceedings
Submit your comments on draft regulations to: BBCAdministration@dca.ca.gov
Submit written inquiries or comments on the proposed regulations to:
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
ATTN: Proposed Regulation
PO Box 944226
Sacramento, CA 94244–2260
Disciplinary Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Division 9, Title 16, Section
972
On May 6, 2026, the Office of Administrative Law approved the Board’s
Disciplinary Guidelines regulation and filed the action with the Secretary of State. This
regulatory action will become effective on July 1, 2026.
- Notice of Proposed Action
- Proposed Language
- Document Incorporated by Reference
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Notice of Modified Text
- Modified Text
- Modified Document Incorporated by Reference
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Notice of Approval (Effective July 1, 2026)
Interpreters for Licensing Exams California Code of Regulations, Division 9, Title 16,
Section 931
On November 19, 2025, the Office of Administrative Law approved the Board's Interpreters for
Licensing Exams regulation and filed the action with the Secretary of State. This regulatory
action will become effective on January 1, 2026.
None at this time.
If you are looking for an attorney to provide you with legal advice about the statutes and rules governing your licensure, the State Bar of California has information on how to hire a lawyer.
