VA DPOR Tattooing Regulations Questions & Verified Answers

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. Temporary Location - ANSWER-a fixed location at which tattooing is performed for a specified length of time of not more than five days in conjunction with a single event or 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