- (1) Physicians - Physicians licensed by the State of Alabama who perform body art procedures as part of patient treatment are exempt from these rules.
- (2) Ear piercing - Ear piercing is exempt from these rules. This does not prohibit the Department from investigating consumer complaints relating to alleged misuse or improper disinfection of ear piercing systems.
Author: Ronald Dawsey, Charlotte Denton
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-17A-7.
History: New Rule: Filed March 15, 2001; effective April 19, 2001; operative May 4, 2001. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 20, 2006; effective January 24, 2007.