TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS)– New legal guidelines will go into impact within the Commonwealth on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
Virginia will develop into the fourth state to ban cosmetics testing on animals. This is part of the Humane Cosmetics Act, signed by Governor Ralph Northam. This act may also ban the gross sales of cosmetics that take a look at on animals.
One other large regulation in Virginia is minimal wage. Wages have risen from $9.50 an hour to $11.00 an hour. By 2026, Virginia’s minimal wage will rise to $15.00 an hour.
Virginia’s municipal elections may also be completely different subsequent 12 months. In 2022, elections will shift from Could to November.
Automobile insurance coverage minimal necessities may also see a rise within the new 12 months. Vehicle insurance coverage minimal necessities are proven beneath:
| Legal responsibility Insurance coverage Protection Necessities | Harm or demise of 1 individual | Harm or demise of two or extra folks | Property injury |
| Present necessities | $25,000 | $50,000 | $20,000 |
| Insurance policies efficient Jan. 1, 2022 by way of Dec. 31, 2024 | $30,000 | $60,000 | $20,000 |
| Insurance policies efficient on or after Jan. 1, 2025 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $25,000 |
