Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-23-.10
Inks, Dyes, Pigments, Needles And Equipment
Effective Jan 24, 2007New 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 Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 20, 2006; effective January 24, 2007.Alabama Department of Public Health
- (1) Use according to manufacturer’s directions - All inks, dyes, pigments, needles and equipment shall be specifically manufactured for performing body art procedures and shall be used according to manufacturer's instructions and standard professional practice.
- (2) Ink used during a procedure - Immediately before applying a tattoo, the quantity of the dye to be used shall be transferred from the dye bottle and placed into single-use paper or plastic cups. Upon completion of the tattoo, these single cups and their contents shall be discarded.
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 Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 20, 2006; effective January 24, 2007.