VA DPOR TATTOOING REGULATIONS
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - An individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who
meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - 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 - 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 - A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - Providing tattooing services without receiving compensation or reward, or
obligation
Licensee - 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 - Tattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive days in
an organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor.
Limited Term Tattoo Parlor - A tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of
five consecutive days.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - An individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who
meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - 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 - 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 - A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - Providing tattooing services without receiving compensation or reward, or
obligation
Licensee - 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 - Tattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive days in
an organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor.
Limited Term Tattoo Parlor - A tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of
five consecutive days.
