VA DPOR Tattooing Regulations
Apprenticeship Program correct answersapproved tattooing training program conducted by an approved
apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor correct answersAn individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship
training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique correct answersa hygienic practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer of
microorganisms, regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another person or place.
Direct Supervision correct answersVirginia licensed tattooer shall be present in the tattoo parlor at all
times when services are being performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed tattooing instructor
shall be present in the tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a student, or
that a Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor shall be present in the permanent
cosmetic tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a student.
Endorsement correct answersA method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in
another state.
Gratuitous Services correct answersProviding tattooing services without receiving compensation or
reward, or obligation
Licensee correct answersany person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation
holding a license issued by the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as defined in § 54.1-700 of the Code
of Virginia.
Limited Term Tattooer correct answersTattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of five
consecutive days in an organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor.
Limited Term Tattoo Parlor correct answersA tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a
maximum of five consecutive days.
Apprenticeship Program correct answersapproved tattooing training program conducted by an approved
apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor correct answersAn individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship
training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique correct answersa hygienic practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer of
microorganisms, regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another person or place.
Direct Supervision correct answersVirginia licensed tattooer shall be present in the tattoo parlor at all
times when services are being performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed tattooing instructor
shall be present in the tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a student, or
that a Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor shall be present in the permanent
cosmetic tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a student.
Endorsement correct answersA method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in
another state.
Gratuitous Services correct answersProviding tattooing services without receiving compensation or
reward, or obligation
Licensee correct answersany person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation
holding a license issued by the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as defined in § 54.1-700 of the Code
of Virginia.
Limited Term Tattooer correct answersTattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of five
consecutive days in an organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor.
Limited Term Tattoo Parlor correct answersA tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a
maximum of five consecutive days.
