1. (a) An individual shall be eligible to apply for a certificate to practice medical micropigmentation by satisfying all of the following criteria:

   1. (1) Applicant has received a high-school diploma or its equivalent;
   2. (2) Applicant is at least twenty-one years of age;
   3. (3) Applicant provides a copy of his/her driver's license or other similar photo identification;
   4. (4) Applicant provides a copy of his/her credentials and professional resume that documents years of practice and number of procedures performed (if applicable);
   5. (5) Applicant provides proof of satisfactory completion of an OSDH-approved medical micropigmentation training and testing program.
2. (b) The State Commissioner of Health shall not issue a certificate or renew a certificate to perform medical micropigmentation procedures to persons as specified in Title 63, Section 1-1454(B).

3. (c) Certification fees. Fees to obtain a certificate to practice medical micropigmentation in Oklahoma are as follows:

   1. (1) $500.00 for a new application for certification;
   2. (2) $100.00 for a renewal of certification;
   3. (3) $375.00 for reinstatement of certification if the renewal is 30 days or more after the expiration date; or
   4. (4) $125.00 for the replacement of a certificate.
   5. (5) Applicant shall be responsible for the cost of the examination or re-examination and background checks relating to licensing or certification.
4. (d) Period of validity for certificate. Certification is valid for one (1) year after date of issuance.

Added at 19 Ok Reg 378, eff 11-19-01 (emergency)

Added at 19 Ok Reg 2067, eff 6-27-02

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1177, eff 4-2-07 (emergency)

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1940, eff 6-25-07

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 1241, eff 9-11-22