§4311. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] 1. Department. “Department” means the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] 2. Micropigmentation. “Micropigmentation” […]
§4312. License required 1. Requirement. A person may not practice micropigmentation, display a sign or otherwise advertise or purport to be a micropigmentation practitioner unless that person holds a valid license issued by the department. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] 2. Term of license. A license issued under this chapter expires on September […]
§4313. Licensing rules The department shall adopt licensing rules governing the practice of micropigmentation under this chapter. Rules adopted under this chapter are routine technical rules for purposes of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. The rules must include the following. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] 1. Standards of practice. The department shall […]
§4314. Fee The fee for a license under this chapter may not exceed $150. The fee required by this section includes the cost of a biennial inspection of the micropigmentation facility by the department. However, the department may inspect the facility at any time. All fees collected by the department pursuant to this section must […]
§4315. Eligibility To be eligible for a license under this chapter a person must: [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] 1. Age. Be at least 18 years of age; [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] 2. High school diploma. Have a high school diploma or equivalent education; [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 […]
§4316. Grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation The department may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew a license under this chapter or place a licensee on probation if: [PL 2021, c. 125, §33 (AMD).] 1. Conviction. The applicant or licensee has been convicted of a crime related to the practice of micropigmentation; […]
§4317. Compliance Beginning January 1, 1998, a person seeking to engage in the business of micropigmentation shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).
§4318. Penalties 1. Penalty. A person who fails to be licensed as provided by section 4312 or violates the sterilization, sanitation or safety standards adopted by the department under section 4313 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged for each violation. […]
§4319. Right of entry, inspection and determination of compliance The department and any duly designated officer or employee of the department have the right, without an administrative inspection warrant, to enter upon and into the premises of any establishment licensed, or a place where a person licensed under this chapter practices, pursuant to this chapter […]
