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VA DPOR Tattooing Regulations
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Apprenticeship Program
Ans: approved tattooing training program conducted by a n
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
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being performed by a student, or that a Virginia licensed
permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor shal l 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.
Limited Term Tattooer
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VA DPOR Tattooing Regulations
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Apprenticeship Program
Ans: approved tattooing training program conducted by a n
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
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being performed by a student, or that a Virginia licensed
permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor shal l 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.
Limited Term Tattooer
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