Questions And Actual Answers.
Intent - Answer The purpose of these regulations is to protect and promote the public health,
safety and environment through preventive measures and timely correction of public health and
environmental issues relating to tattoo establishments.
Scope - Answer These Regulations establish definitions; set standards for the location, design,
construction, operation, and maintenance of the tattoo establishment; detail approved tattoo
procedures, prohibited acts, and sterilization standards for equipment used in the
establishment; outline record keeping and reporting requirements; provide for the issuance,
modification, suspension, and revocation of Health Permits and health Cards; give requirements
for Body Art Special Events; and provide or enforcement.
Administrative Hearing Officer - Answer Is the Administrator of any person designated by him
to conduct a hearing relating to a citation or notice issued by the Health Authority pursuant to
these Regulations
Adulterated Cosmetic - Answer Bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance
which may render it injurious to users under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling or
advertisement thereof or under such conditions of use as are customary or usual
Adulterated Device - Answer Has a strength that differs from or quality that falls below what it
purports of is represented to possess.
Adulterated Drug - Answer Is a drug and any substance has been mixed or packed with it so as
to reduce its quality or strength; or substituted wholly or in part for it
Advertisement - Answer includes all representations disseminated in any manner or by any
means, other than labeling, for the purpose of inducing, or which are likely to induce, directly or
indirectly, the purchase of drugs, devices, or cosmetics
Agency or Jurisdiction - Answer is the local building department, safety authority, fire marshal,
business licensing, police or other federal, state or local health agency, federal regulatory
agencies, departments of agriculture, other than the Health authority, having jurisdiction
concerning construction, operation, maintenance, and public safety of a tattoo establishment
, Approved - Answer means acceptable to the health Authority based on conformance with
adopted Regulations, good public health practices and recognized industry standards
Approved Cosmetic - Answer is a cosmetic which is specifically approved by the Health
Authority for its intended use within a tattoo establishment
Approved Device - Answer is a medical or other device which is specifically approved by the
health authority for its intended use within a tattoo establishment by a person authorized to
operate the device such as a licensed medical technician
Approved Drug - Answer is a drug which is specifically approved by the Health Authority for its
intended use by a person authorized to administer the drug within a tattoo establishment, such
as a licensed medical technician
Biocide - Answer is a chemical agent capable of killing microorganisms
Body Art - Answer includes body piercing, permanent makeup, tattoo, and tattoo camouflage
Branding - Answer is a form of extreme body modification and scarification using a super-
heated metal object, chemical, or electricity to burn an image into the human body
Camouflage - Answer is a method of disguising or concealing permanently blotchy or
irregularly pigmented skin, acne scarring or other permanent skin irregularities by the use of
blending pigments into the skin
Cease and Desist Order - Answer is a written order issued by the Health Authority which
directs the responsible person to immediately stop doing or allowing a specific action to occur
at a tattoo establishment.
Chemical Skin Peeling - Answer is a method for removing the superficial layer of the skin. one
or more peeling chemical are applied to he skin resulting in destruction of the superficial part of
the skin. This allows a new layer o skin lining to develop
Clean - Answer means free of visible dirt, dust, sludge, foam, slime (including algae and fungi),
bodily excretions or secretions, rust, scale, mineral deposits, accumulation of impurities, and/or
other foreign material