Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 20, § 2267-5.040
Preparation and Care of Site
Effective Aug 28, 2006section 324.522, RSMo Supp. 2001.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 267-5.040. Original rule filed Aug. 15, 2002, effective Feb. 28, 2003. Moved to 20 CSR 2267-5.040, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 324.522, RSMo 1998, amended 1999, 2001Office of Tattooing, Body Piercing, and Branding
PURPOSE: This rule outlines the requirements for skin care before and after a tattoo, body piercing or branding procedure is completed on each patron.
- (1) Before beginning any procedure regulated pursuant to sections 324.520 to 324.524, RSMo, the tattooist, body piercer or brander shall clean the skin area for the tattooing, body piercing or branding and then prepare the area with an antiseptic. The solution shall be applied with cotton, gauze or single-use toweling.
- (2) After the procedure is complete, the practitioner shall provide the patron with verbal and written instructions for the care of the tattoo, pierce or brand.
- (3) The practitioner shall wear non-porous, disposable gloves at all times when contact with a patron’s skin is required.
AUTHORITY: section 324.522, RSMo Supp. 2001.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 267-5.040. Original rule filed Aug. 15, 2002, effective Feb. 28, 2003. Moved to 20 CSR 2267-5.040, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 324.522, RSMo 1998, amended 1999, 2001.