All pigments must be nontoxic and antiseptic. All pigments in a dry form must be suspended in a solution of isopropyl alcohol, distilled water, or witch hazel with only nontoxic and antiseptic additives. Pigments must be dispensed from a main plastic container with a sealable top that allows a single-service portion of the pigment to be dispensed into a single-use container. All pigment dispensed and the material into which pigment has been dispensed must be immediately discarded upon completion of the tattoo.

Source: 19 SDR 64, effective November 3, 1992; 46 SDR 65, effective November 26, 2019.

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17(8).

Law Implemented: SDCL 9-34-17 , 34-1-17(8).

Prior versions effective: 1992-11-03.