VA DPOR Tattooing Regulations Questions With Answers
Apprenticeship Program - ANSWER- approved tattooing training program conducted by an approved apprenticeship
sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - ANSWER- An individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets
the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - ANSWER- a 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 - ANSWER- Virginia 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 - ANSWER- A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - ANSWER- Providing tattooing services without receiving compensation or reward, or obligation
Licensee - ANSWER- any 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 - ANSWER- Tattooer 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 - ANSWER- A tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of five
consecutive days.
Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer - ANSWER- Any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic
tattooing known in the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited to cheek blush,
eye shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or camouflage.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Salon - ANSWER- any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or
practiced for compensation.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer - ANSWER- means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic
tattooing known in the industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited to eyebrows,
eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing - ANSWER- means placing marks upon or under the skin of any person with ink or
any other substance, resulting in the permanent coloration of the skin on the face, including but not limited to
eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, full lips, cheek blush, eye shadow, and on the body for breast and scar
repigmentation or camouflage; also known as permanent make-up or micropigmentation.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing Instructor - ANSWER- a person who has been certified by the board who meets the
competency standards of the board as an instructor of permanent cosmetic tattooing.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing School - ANSWER- a place or establishment licensed by the board to accept and
train students and offers a permanent cosmetic tattooing curriculum approved by the board
Reinstatement - ANSWER- having a license restored to effectiveness after the expiration date has passed.
Renewal - ANSWER- continuing the effectiveness of a license for another period of time.
Sterilization area - ANSWER- a separate room or area separate from workstations with restricted client access in
which tattooing instruments are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized.
Tattooing Instructor - ANSWER- a person who has been certified by the board who meets the competency standards
of the board as an instructor of tattooing.
Apprenticeship Program - ANSWER- approved tattooing training program conducted by an approved apprenticeship
sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - ANSWER- An individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets
the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - ANSWER- a 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 - ANSWER- Virginia 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 - ANSWER- A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - ANSWER- Providing tattooing services without receiving compensation or reward, or obligation
Licensee - ANSWER- any 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 - ANSWER- Tattooer 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 - ANSWER- A tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of five
consecutive days.
Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer - ANSWER- Any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic
tattooing known in the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited to cheek blush,
eye shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or camouflage.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Salon - ANSWER- any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or
practiced for compensation.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer - ANSWER- means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic
tattooing known in the industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited to eyebrows,
eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing - ANSWER- means placing marks upon or under the skin of any person with ink or
any other substance, resulting in the permanent coloration of the skin on the face, including but not limited to
eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, full lips, cheek blush, eye shadow, and on the body for breast and scar
repigmentation or camouflage; also known as permanent make-up or micropigmentation.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing Instructor - ANSWER- a person who has been certified by the board who meets the
competency standards of the board as an instructor of permanent cosmetic tattooing.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing School - ANSWER- a place or establishment licensed by the board to accept and
train students and offers a permanent cosmetic tattooing curriculum approved by the board
Reinstatement - ANSWER- having a license restored to effectiveness after the expiration date has passed.
Renewal - ANSWER- continuing the effectiveness of a license for another period of time.
Sterilization area - ANSWER- a separate room or area separate from workstations with restricted client access in
which tattooing instruments are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized.
Tattooing Instructor - ANSWER- a person who has been certified by the board who meets the competency standards
of the board as an instructor of tattooing.
