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Thu Jun 29, 2017, 08:44 PM Jun 2017

New Virginia laws effective July 1st - 9 in total

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/New-Laws-Take-Effect-in-Virginia-on-July-1-431572173.html

OPIOID CRISIS
The opioid crisis gripping Virginia's neighbors has made its way into the Old Dominion, and lawmakers made addressing the rising number of overdose deaths a priority, passing laws that allow for a needle-exchange program and help new mothers addicted to opioids to more easily get treatment.

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
State law now makes it illegal to perform a female genital mutilation, or for a parent or guardian to consent to one for their daughter. Genital mutilation, also known as female circumcision or cutting, has been condemned by the United Nations and outlawed in many parts of the world. But the practice is common for girls in parts of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

BLAZE PINK
Hunters are no longer required to wear blaze orange, but can instead wear blaze pink if they so prefer. The new law is designed to encourage more women to hunt.

HAIR-REMOVAL REGULATIONS
Laser hair removal will now have to be performed by a medical practitioner or someone trained and supervised by one, unless people do it at home with their own equipment. The law's sponsor said the legislation was prompted by a constituent who said a janitor was removing hair at a spa.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/New-Laws-Take-Effect-in-Virginia-on-July-1-431572173.html
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