Rules and regulations of tattoo/body piercing studios

IV. Definitions.Unless otherwise defined by specific sections as used in these rules andregulations the term:(a) "Antibacterial Solution" means any solution used to retard the growth ofbacteria approved for application to human skin and includes all products labeledaccordingly.(b) "County" means the local County Board of Health or its duly authorizedrepresentatives.(c) "Currently Licensed Health Care Professional" includes physicians,Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and LicensedEmergency Medical Technicians.(d) "Department" means the local Board of Health(e) "Administrative Body" means the partnership, the corporation, theassociation, or the person or group of persons who maintain and control thetattoo/body-piercing studio and who are legally responsible for the operation ofthe studio.(f) "Permit" means the authorization granted by the Department/ County to thegoverning body to operate a tattoo/body-piercing studio.(g) "Plan of Correction" means a plan for correcting deficiencies in meeting rulesand regulations of the local Board of Health.(h) "Sanitary" means clean and free of agents of infection or disease.(I) "Sanitized" means effective antibacterial treatment by a process that providessufficient concentration of chemicals for enough time to reduce the bacteria countincluding pathogens to a safe level on equipment.(j) "Sterilization" means holding an instrument in an autoclave for requiredlength of time at 15 - 30 pounds pressure at a temperature of 249.8 degreesFahrenheit or 121 degrees Celsius.(k) "Tattoo" means to mark or color the skin by pricking in, piercing, or implantingindelible pigments or dyes under the skin.(l) "Tattoo Artist" means any person who performs tattooing.2