§4321. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).] 1. Body piercer. “Body piercer” means a person who performs body piercing on another. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).] 2. Body piercing. “Body piercing” means the creation […]
§4322. Safety standards The department shall establish sterilization, sanitation and safety standards for persons engaged in the business of body piercing. The standards must be directed at establishment and maintenance of sterile conditions and safe disposal of instruments. The standards may be modified as appropriate to protect consumers from transmission of contagious diseases through cross-contamination […]
§4323. Body piercing of minors A body piercer may not perform body piercing on a minor unless the individual obtains the prior written consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian. The prohibition contained in this section does not apply if: [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).] 1. Proper identification. The body piercer has […]
§4324. License required A person may not engage in the art of body piercing without first obtaining a license from the department. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).] 1. License renewal. A license under this chapter may be renewed annually upon payment of the prescribed fee, including late fees, additional inspection fees and fines […]
§4325. Issuance of licenses The department may license persons to practice the art of body piercing. Licenses are issued annually by the department upon the payment of a fee not to exceed $250. The license for a person engaged in both the arts of tattooing, as defined by chapter 63, and body piercing may not […]
§4326. Rules The department shall adopt rules necessary for regulating the art of body piercing. Rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).
§4327. Penalties 1. Penalty. A person who fails to be licensed as provided by section 4324, violates the sterilization, sanitation or safety standards adopted by the department under section 4326 or performs body piercing on a minor without parental consent under section 4323 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than […]
§4328. Compliance Beginning January 1, 1998, a person seeking to engage in the business of body piercing shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).
§4329. Restriction This chapter does not restrict the activities of a physician or surgeon licensed under chapter 48. [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).
§4330. 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 […]
