VA DPOR Tattooing Regulations Exam
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Apprenticeship Program - ANS-approved tattooing training program conducted by an
approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - ANS-An individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - ANS-Providing tattooing services without receiving compensation
or reward, or obligation
Licensee - ANS-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.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing - ANS-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.
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Apprenticeship Program - ANS-approved tattooing training program conducted by an
approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - ANS-An individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - ANS-Providing tattooing services without receiving compensation
or reward, or obligation
Licensee - ANS-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.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing - ANS-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.
