Virginia Tattoo Test / Tattooing Regulations
Q&A.
Apprenticeship program - Answer: means an approved tattooing training program conducted by
an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor - Answer: Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Aseptic technique - Answer: means 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.
2 - Answer: All tattooer licenses, tattoo parlor licenses, tattooing instructors licenses, tattooing
schools licenses, permanent cosmetic tattooer licenses, master permanent cosmetic tattooer
licenses, permanent cosmetic tattoo salon licenses, and permanent cosmetic tattooing schools
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, licenses shall expire ____________years from the last day of the month in which they were
issued.
5 - Answer: 18 VAC 41-50-160. Continuing Education Requirement.
All licensed tattooers, permanent cosmetic tattooers, and master permanent cosmetic tattooers
shall be required to satisfactorily complete a minimum of _________ hours of health education
to include but not limited to bloodborne disease, sterilization, and aseptic techniques related to
tattooing, first aid and CPR during their licensed term. Documentation of training completion
shall be provided at the time of renewal along with the required fee.
350 - Answer: Curriculum requirements specified in 18VAC41-50-200 shall be taught over a
minimum of 1500 hours as follows:
1._________ hours shall be devoted to theory pertaining to subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 of
18VAC41- 50-200;
150 and 1000 - Answer: Curriculum requirements specified in 18VAC41-50-200 shall be taught
over a minimum of 1500 hours as follows:
2. ________ hours shall be devoted to theory pertaining to subdivision 3 of 18VAC41-50-200;
and
3. The remaining_________ hours shall be devoted to practical training to include but not
limited to apprenticeship curriculum requirements and a total of 100 performances pertaining
to subdivision 7 of 18VAC41-50-200.
A permanent cosmetic tattooing school - Answer: 1. Hold a permanent cosmetic tattooing
school license for each and every location.
2. Hold a permanent cosmetic tattoo salon license if the school receives compensation for
services provided in the area where practical instruction is conducted and services are provided.
3. Employ a staff of certified permanent cosmetic tattooing instructors.
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Q&A.
Apprenticeship program - Answer: means an approved tattooing training program conducted by
an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor - Answer: Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Aseptic technique - Answer: means 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.
2 - Answer: All tattooer licenses, tattoo parlor licenses, tattooing instructors licenses, tattooing
schools licenses, permanent cosmetic tattooer licenses, master permanent cosmetic tattooer
licenses, permanent cosmetic tattoo salon licenses, and permanent cosmetic tattooing schools
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, licenses shall expire ____________years from the last day of the month in which they were
issued.
5 - Answer: 18 VAC 41-50-160. Continuing Education Requirement.
All licensed tattooers, permanent cosmetic tattooers, and master permanent cosmetic tattooers
shall be required to satisfactorily complete a minimum of _________ hours of health education
to include but not limited to bloodborne disease, sterilization, and aseptic techniques related to
tattooing, first aid and CPR during their licensed term. Documentation of training completion
shall be provided at the time of renewal along with the required fee.
350 - Answer: Curriculum requirements specified in 18VAC41-50-200 shall be taught over a
minimum of 1500 hours as follows:
1._________ hours shall be devoted to theory pertaining to subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 of
18VAC41- 50-200;
150 and 1000 - Answer: Curriculum requirements specified in 18VAC41-50-200 shall be taught
over a minimum of 1500 hours as follows:
2. ________ hours shall be devoted to theory pertaining to subdivision 3 of 18VAC41-50-200;
and
3. The remaining_________ hours shall be devoted to practical training to include but not
limited to apprenticeship curriculum requirements and a total of 100 performances pertaining
to subdivision 7 of 18VAC41-50-200.
A permanent cosmetic tattooing school - Answer: 1. Hold a permanent cosmetic tattooing
school license for each and every location.
2. Hold a permanent cosmetic tattoo salon license if the school receives compensation for
services provided in the area where practical instruction is conducted and services are provided.
3. Employ a staff of certified permanent cosmetic tattooing instructors.
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