NYC TATTOO LICENSE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Since mid-1997 the practice of tattooing has been legalized in New York City - Answers
:City with the introduction of Subchapter 7, entitled "Tattoo Regulation Act "to Chapter
23 of Title 17 of the City's Administrative Code. The Act set forth requirements for
obtaining tattoo license and regulates tattoo artists to ensure that they are practicing
basic health and safety procedures.
18 years of age or older - Answers :intending to engage in the practice of tattooing shall
apply to the commissioner for a tattoo license. Each applicant for tattoo license shall
take an examination administered by the department in accordance with rules
promulgated by the commissioner regarding health issues relating to tattooing.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) licenses - Answers :Tattoo
artists -no tattoo parlors. Tattoo license applications are available at the department of
Consumer Affairs Citywide License center, 42 Broadway, 5h floor, New York, NY
10004. Tattoo licenses are valid for two years.
No tattoo may be applied to a person younger than 18 years. - Answers :Evidence of
the age of prospective clients must be examined.
DOHMH - Answers :inspect tattoo parlors on a complaint basis. Non-adherence to the
provisions of the "Tattoo Regulation Act" can result in violations and penalties as
established in the Act.
AIDS - Answers :The last stage of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), which most often results in severe damage to the body's immune system.
Applicator - Answers :A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula or
similar devices.
Antiseptic - Answers :A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms on skin
or tissue and has an effect of limiting or optimally preventing infection.
Autoclave - Answers :Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant instruments
Bacteria - Answers :Microscopic organisms that are too small to be visible to the naked
eye. Bacteria are capable of causing infection when a person is exposed to them under
certain circumstances, such as through abraded skin (e.g. staphylococci, streptococci).
Bacterial Spores - Answers :Some bacteria are able to survive in very harsh conditions
by enveloping themselves with a thick wall called bacterial spore. Spores make bacteria
resistant to killing. If spores are introduced into the body where conditions become more
favorable -when there's more water or more food available the bacteria "come to life"
again, transforming from a spore back to a vegetative cell that can cause serious
infection. Spores can be destroyed by sterilization only.
, Bloodborne infections - Answers :Infections caused by viruses found in the blood such
as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) or human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV).
Body Fluids - Answers :Fluids normally present in the body such as blood, mucous,
sweat, oil, saliva, urine, ooze from a festering sore, or tears. They may contain
infectious microorganisms.
Cleaning - Answers :Refers to the process of removing blood, other body fluids, organic
material, tissue and dirt from the surface of an object by scrubbing with a brush,
detergent and water. Cleaning greatly reduces the number of microorganisms (including
bacterial endospores) on items and is a crucial step in processing. If items have not first
been cleaned, further processing might not be effective.
Contamination - Answers :A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled
with microorganisms.
Cross-contamination - Answers :The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to
another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile.
Detergent - Answers :A substance that enhances the cleansing action of water
(preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant - Answers :A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does not
necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects.
Gloves - Answers :Protective equipment that must be worn to protect against exposure
to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Disposable gloves are single-use
gloves that are disposed of after each use. Most popular disposable gloves are made of
latex, but hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powderless gloves or other alternatives
are available for persons who are allergic to it.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - Answers :The virus that causes hepatitis B disease, which is a
serious infection of the liver. The hepatitis B virus (HBV) can cause lifelong infection,
cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. It takes from six
weeks to six months to produce infection after the virus enters the body.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - Answers :The virus that causes hepatitis C disease, which is
an infection of liver cells. It takes from six weeks to six months to produce infection after
the virus enters the body. The hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the blood of
persons who have this disease. HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected
person
Since mid-1997 the practice of tattooing has been legalized in New York City - Answers
:City with the introduction of Subchapter 7, entitled "Tattoo Regulation Act "to Chapter
23 of Title 17 of the City's Administrative Code. The Act set forth requirements for
obtaining tattoo license and regulates tattoo artists to ensure that they are practicing
basic health and safety procedures.
18 years of age or older - Answers :intending to engage in the practice of tattooing shall
apply to the commissioner for a tattoo license. Each applicant for tattoo license shall
take an examination administered by the department in accordance with rules
promulgated by the commissioner regarding health issues relating to tattooing.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) licenses - Answers :Tattoo
artists -no tattoo parlors. Tattoo license applications are available at the department of
Consumer Affairs Citywide License center, 42 Broadway, 5h floor, New York, NY
10004. Tattoo licenses are valid for two years.
No tattoo may be applied to a person younger than 18 years. - Answers :Evidence of
the age of prospective clients must be examined.
DOHMH - Answers :inspect tattoo parlors on a complaint basis. Non-adherence to the
provisions of the "Tattoo Regulation Act" can result in violations and penalties as
established in the Act.
AIDS - Answers :The last stage of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), which most often results in severe damage to the body's immune system.
Applicator - Answers :A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula or
similar devices.
Antiseptic - Answers :A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms on skin
or tissue and has an effect of limiting or optimally preventing infection.
Autoclave - Answers :Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant instruments
Bacteria - Answers :Microscopic organisms that are too small to be visible to the naked
eye. Bacteria are capable of causing infection when a person is exposed to them under
certain circumstances, such as through abraded skin (e.g. staphylococci, streptococci).
Bacterial Spores - Answers :Some bacteria are able to survive in very harsh conditions
by enveloping themselves with a thick wall called bacterial spore. Spores make bacteria
resistant to killing. If spores are introduced into the body where conditions become more
favorable -when there's more water or more food available the bacteria "come to life"
again, transforming from a spore back to a vegetative cell that can cause serious
infection. Spores can be destroyed by sterilization only.
, Bloodborne infections - Answers :Infections caused by viruses found in the blood such
as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) or human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV).
Body Fluids - Answers :Fluids normally present in the body such as blood, mucous,
sweat, oil, saliva, urine, ooze from a festering sore, or tears. They may contain
infectious microorganisms.
Cleaning - Answers :Refers to the process of removing blood, other body fluids, organic
material, tissue and dirt from the surface of an object by scrubbing with a brush,
detergent and water. Cleaning greatly reduces the number of microorganisms (including
bacterial endospores) on items and is a crucial step in processing. If items have not first
been cleaned, further processing might not be effective.
Contamination - Answers :A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled
with microorganisms.
Cross-contamination - Answers :The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to
another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile.
Detergent - Answers :A substance that enhances the cleansing action of water
(preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant - Answers :A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does not
necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects.
Gloves - Answers :Protective equipment that must be worn to protect against exposure
to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Disposable gloves are single-use
gloves that are disposed of after each use. Most popular disposable gloves are made of
latex, but hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powderless gloves or other alternatives
are available for persons who are allergic to it.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - Answers :The virus that causes hepatitis B disease, which is a
serious infection of the liver. The hepatitis B virus (HBV) can cause lifelong infection,
cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. It takes from six
weeks to six months to produce infection after the virus enters the body.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - Answers :The virus that causes hepatitis C disease, which is
an infection of liver cells. It takes from six weeks to six months to produce infection after
the virus enters the body. The hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the blood of
persons who have this disease. HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected
person
