DPOR Rules and Regulations

Question 1

Apprenticeship program

Answer 1

Approved tattooing training program conducted by an approved apprenticeship sponsor

Question 2

Apprenticeship sponsor

Answer 2

An individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets qualifications

Question 3

Aspectic technique

Answer 3

Hygenic practice that prevents and hinders direct transfer of microorganism from one person/ place to another

Question 4

Direct supervision

Answer 4

A VA licensed tattooer (PMU) shall be present at all times when a student is performing a service

Question 5

Endorsement

Answer 5

Method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state

Question 6

Gratuitous services

Answer 6

Providing tattooing services without receiving compensation/ reward. Dors not include services provided at no charge when goods are purchased.

Question 7

Licensee

Answer 7

Any person, partnership, association, LLC, or Corp. holding a license issued by the Board for Barbers & Cosmetology

Question 8

Limited term tattooer

Answer 8

A tattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive days in an organized event or in a VA licensed tattoo parlor

Question 9

Limited term tattoo parlor

Answer 9

Tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive days

Question 10

Master permanent cosmetic tattooer

Answer 10

a person who practices permanent makeup for compensation for more than 5 years

Question 11

Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon

Answer 11

A place in which permanent makeup tattooing is offered

Question 12

Permanent cosmetic tattooer

Answer 12

A person that, for compensation, practices permanent cosmetic tattooing. It includes, but is not limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips

Question 13

Permanent cosmetic tattooing

Answer 13

placing marks upon or under the skin of any person with ink or any other substance, resulting in the permanent coloration of the skin on the face, including but not limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, full lips, cheek blush, eye shadow, and on the body for breast and scar re-pigmentation or camouflage;

Question 14

Permanent cosmetic tattooing school

Answer 14

a place or establishment licensed by the board to accept and train students and offers a permanent cosmetic tattooing curriculum approved by the board.

Question 15

Reinstatement

Answer 15

having a license restored to effectiveness after the expiration date has passed

Question 16

Renewal

Answer 16

continuing the effectiveness of a license for another period of time

Question 17

Sterilization area

Answer 17

a separate room or area separate from workstations with restricted client access in which tattooing instruments are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized

Question 18

Tattooing instructor

Answer 18

a person who has been certified by the board who meets the competency standards of the board as an instructor of tattooing.

Question 19

Temporary location

Answer 19

fixed location at which tattooing is performed for a specified length of time of not more than five days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.