§ 8-167. Definitions.

Unless otherwise defined by specific sections as used in these rules and regulations the term:

Antibacterial solution means any solution used to retard the growth of bacteria approved for application to human skin and includes all products labeled accordingly.

Appropriate disinfectant means an EPA registered disinfectant or a 1:10 dilution of bleach and water.

Body art studio means any permanent building or structure on a permanent foundation, holding a valid city or county business license and permit from the county board of health, wherein a tattoo/body piercing artist performs tattooing or body piercing.

Body piercing means the creation of an opening in an individual's body other than the individual's ear, to insert jewelry or other decoration.

Body piercing artist means any person who performs body piercing.

County means the local county board of health or its duly authorized representatives.

Currently licensed health care professional includes physicians, registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), and licensed emergency medical technicians.

Department means the state department of human resources.

Governing body means the partnership, the corporation, the association, or the person or group of persons who maintain and control the tattoo/body piercing studio and who are legally responsible for the operation of the studio.

OSHA means Occupational Safety and Health Association.

Permit means the authorization granted by the county to the governing body to operate a tattoo/body piercing studio.

Plan of correction means a plan for correcting deficiencies in meeting rules and regulations of the department of human resources.

Sanitary means clean and free of agents of infection or disease.

Sanitized means effective antibacterial treatment by a process that provides sufficient concentration of chemicals for enough time to reduce the bacteria count including pathogens to a safe level on equipment.

Sterilization means holding an instrument in an autoclave for required length of time at 15 to 30 pounds pressure at a temperature of 273 degrees Fahrenheit or 121 degrees Celsius.

Tattoo means to mark or color the skin by pricking in, piercing, or implanting indelible pigments or dyes under the skin.

Tattoo artist means any person who performs tattooing.

(Amd. of 11-18-03; Amd. of 7-1-08)