Rule 511-3-8-.03. Applicability
- (1) These regulations do not apply to a physician or osteopath licensed under O.C.G.A. Chapter 34 of Title 43, or to a technician acting under the direct supervision of such licensed physician or osteopath.
- (2) Individuals who pierce only the lobe of the ear (and not the ear cartilage, nose or eyebrows, etc.) with a pre-sterilized single-use stud-and clasp ear piercing system are exempt from these regulations, provided that such ear-piercing systems conform to the manufacturer's directions on use and applicable FDA requirements.
- (3) The Department and the applicable Health Authority retain the authority to investigate consumer complaints and outbreaks relating to the alleged misuse or improper disinfection of ear-piercing systems.
- (4) These rules shall take effect six months after official posting by the Secretary of State.
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 31-40-1, 31-40-6.
History. Original Rule entitled "Provisions" adopted. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.
Repealed: F. Jun. 20, 2014; eff. July 10, 2014.
Adopted: New Rule entitled "Applicability." F. Mar. 8, 2023; eff. Apr. 6, 2023, as specified by the Agency.