VA DPOR TATTOOING REGULATIONS
QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Apprenticeship Program - Accurate answers approved tattooing training program conducted by an
approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - Accurate answers An individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - Accurate answers Providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation
Licensee - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers A tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to
operate for a maximum of five consecutive days.
Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer - Accurate answers Any person who for compensation
practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic
tattooing including but not limited to cheek blush, eye shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or
camouflage.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Salon - Accurate answers any place in which permanent cosmetic
tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Apprenticeship Program - Accurate answers approved tattooing training program conducted by an
approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - Accurate answers An individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - Accurate answers Providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation
Licensee - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers 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 - Accurate answers A tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to
operate for a maximum of five consecutive days.
Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer - Accurate answers Any person who for compensation
practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic
tattooing including but not limited to cheek blush, eye shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or
camouflage.
Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Salon - Accurate answers any place in which permanent cosmetic
tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
