VA DPOR TATTOOING AND BODY ART
REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND LEGAL
FRAMEWORK GUIDE
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "apprenticeship sponsor" means an individual approved to
conduct tattooing apprenticeship training, who meets the
qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "aseptic technique" means 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.
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "endorsement" means a method of obtaining a license by a
person who is currently licensed in another state.
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
,Answer: ⭐️ "gratuitous services" as used in 54.1-701.5 of the code
Virginia means, providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation. Gratuitous services do not
include services provided at no charge when goods are purchased.
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "limited term tattooer" means a tattoo Licensed to
perform tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive days in an
organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "Master permanent cosmetic tattooer" means any person
who for a compensation practices, permanent cosmetic tattooing
known in the industry as advanced, permanent cosmetic, tattooing,
including, but not limited to cheek, blush, eyeshadow, breast and
scar pigmentation or camouflage
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "permanent cosmetic tattoo salon" means any place in
which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practice for
compensation
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "permanent cosmetic tattooer" means any person who
for compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in
, the industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing include, but not
limited to eyebrows, eyeliner, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor" Means a person
who has been certified by the board who meets the competency
standards of the board as an instructor of permanent cosmetic
tattooing
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "reinstatement" means having a Licensed restored to
effectiveness after the expiration date has passed (30 days after
expiration)
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️"renewal" continuing the effectiveness of a licensed for
another period of time
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "sterilization area"means a separate room or area
separate from workstations with restricted client access in which
tattooing instrument are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized
REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND LEGAL
FRAMEWORK GUIDE
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "apprenticeship sponsor" means an individual approved to
conduct tattooing apprenticeship training, who meets the
qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "aseptic technique" means 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.
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "endorsement" means a method of obtaining a license by a
person who is currently licensed in another state.
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
,Answer: ⭐️ "gratuitous services" as used in 54.1-701.5 of the code
Virginia means, providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation. Gratuitous services do not
include services provided at no charge when goods are purchased.
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "limited term tattooer" means a tattoo Licensed to
perform tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive days in an
organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "Master permanent cosmetic tattooer" means any person
who for a compensation practices, permanent cosmetic tattooing
known in the industry as advanced, permanent cosmetic, tattooing,
including, but not limited to cheek, blush, eyeshadow, breast and
scar pigmentation or camouflage
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "permanent cosmetic tattoo salon" means any place in
which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practice for
compensation
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "permanent cosmetic tattooer" means any person who
for compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in
, the industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing include, but not
limited to eyebrows, eyeliner, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: "permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor" Means a person
who has been certified by the board who meets the competency
standards of the board as an instructor of permanent cosmetic
tattooing
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "reinstatement" means having a Licensed restored to
effectiveness after the expiration date has passed (30 days after
expiration)
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️"renewal" continuing the effectiveness of a licensed for
another period of time
◉ Part 1 - General - Definitions
Answer: ⭐️ "sterilization area"means a separate room or area
separate from workstations with restricted client access in which
tattooing instrument are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized
