1. (1) An earlobe piercing license holder must:

   1. (a) Use an earlobe piercing system that pierces an individual's earlobe by use of a sterile, encapsulated single-use stud with clasp;
   2. (b) Use an earlobe piercing system made of non-absorbent and non-porous material which can be cleaned and disinfected, using a high level disinfectant according to manufacturer’s instructions;
   3. (c) Use single-use prepackaged sterilized ear piercing studs for each client;
   4. (d) Store new or disinfected earlobe piercing systems in a clean disinfected location, using a high level disinfectant according to manufacturer’s instructions, and store separately from used or soiled instruments;
   5. (e) Ensure equipment used during an earlobe procedure is disinfected, using a high level disinfectant according to manufacturer’s instructions, following service on each client.
   6. (f) Cover the handle of the earlobe piercing system with a new cover before a service is provided to a client.
2. (2) An earlobe piercer may only pierce with an earlobe piercing system; use of a needle is prohibited.
3. (3) An earlobe piercing system may only be used to pierce the earlobe. Use of an earlobe piercing system on other parts of the body or ear is prohibited.
4. (4) Piercing with a manual loaded spring operated ear piercing system is prohibited.
5. (5) Piercing the earlobe with any type of piercing system which does not use the pre-sterilized encapsulated stud and clasp system is prohibited.

6. (6) Earlobe Piercing is prohibited:

   1. (a) On a person under 18 years of age unless the requirements of OAR 331-900-0099 are met;
   2. (b) On a person who shows signs of being inebriated or appears to be incapacitated by the use of alcohol or drugs; and
   3. (c) On a person with sunburn or other skin diseases or disorders of the skin such as open lesions, rashes, wounds, puncture marks in areas of treatment.

Statutory/Other Authority

690.390

Statutes/Other Implemented

676.615 & 690.390

History

HLO 1-2018, amend filed 01/04/2018, effective 01/04/2018
HLA 15-2013, f. 12-30-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14
HLA 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 1-16-13
HLA 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-12
HLA 3-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-1-12 thru 6-25-12
HLA 16-2011, f. 12-30-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12