1. (a) An application for a license by examination to practice tattooing must be submitted in accordance with 12 AAC 09.005. The application must include verification that the applicant has successfully completed at least 1,000 hours of training that meets the requirements of AS 08.13.082(d) and 12 AAC 09.169(a) - (c);
2. (b) An application for a license by examination to practice permanent cosmetic coloring must be submitted in accordance with 12 AAC 09.005. The application must include verification that the applicant has successfully completed at least 250 hours of training that meets the requirements of AS 08.13.082(d) and 12 AAC 09.168(a) - (c).

3. (c) In addition to meeting the requirements of (a) or (b) of this section, an applicant for a license to practice tattooing or a license to practice permanent cosmetic coloring must provide verification that the applicant has successfully completed training equivalent to that required for completion of courses certified by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization approved by the board, and has been issued a current card, in

   1. (1) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and
   2. (2) blood borne pathogens.
4. (d) In addition to meeting the requirements of (a) or (b) of this section, an applicant for a license to practice tattooing or a license to practice permanent cosmetic coloring must have passed the written examination as described in 12 AAC 09.068.

(Eff. 11/27/2002, Register 164; am 1/14/2004, Register 169; am 4/5/2018, Register 226; am 3/30/2019, Register 229)

Authority: AS 08.13.030, AS 08.13.080, AS 08.13.100, AS 08.13.070, AS 08.13.082