Washing of excess pigment from the skin during the tattoo process must be done with single-use gauze pads or tissue with a solution of germicidal soap and distilled water.

Source: 19 SDR 64, effective November 3, 1992.

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

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