Douglas County Rules and Regulations for Body Art - Cobb ...

“Approval” means written approval from the department indicating that the body art
establishment has been inspected and meets all terms of the applicable rules.
“Approved” means being accepted by the department or local health officer, as appropriate
under applicable laws and regulations.
“Aseptic technique” means to render or maintain free from infectious material so as to
prevent transfer or transmission of infectious agents.
“ASTM” means the American Society for Testing Materials International.
“Autoclave” means an apparatus for sterilization utilizing steam pressure at a specific
temperature over a period of time per manufacturer’s specifications.
“Blood” means human blood, human blood components, and products made from human
blood.
“Bloodborne pathogens” means pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can
cause disease in humans. These pathogens include but are not limited to Hepatitis B virus
(HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
“Body art” means the practice of physical body adornment by means of tattooing, body
piercing, or permanent cosmetics. This definition does not include practices considered
medical procedures by the Georgia Board of Registration in Medicine such as implants under
the skin which are prohibited unless such medical procedures are performed by a person
licensed by the Georgia Board of Registration in Medicine.
“Body art establishment” or “body art studio” means any permanent building or structure on
a permanent foundation, holding a valid city or county business license, if applicable, and
permit from the Douglas County Board of Health where the practices of body art are
performed whether or not for profit.
“Body art establishment permit” or “permit” means the issuance of a written permit by the
department to a body art establishment stating that such establishment, after inspection, was
found to be in compliance with these regulations.
“Body artist” means a person at least eighteen (18) years of age who performs tattooing,
body piercing or permanent cosmetics, and who is responsible for complying with applicable
provisions of these regulations.
“Body art license” shall mean a license issued by the department to a specifically identified
person who is qualified to engage in the practice of body art in accordance with these
regulations.
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Douglas Rules and Regs for Body Art
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