1. A. Upon filing an application with the board, any individual wishing to sponsor a tattooing apprentice must meet the following qualifications:

   1. 1. The applicant must hold and maintain a current Virginia tattooer license;
   2. 2. The applicant must provide documentation of legally practicing tattooing for at least five years; and
   3. 3. The applicant must provide documentation indicating that the applicant is in good standing in all jurisdictions where the practice of tattooing is regulated.
2. B. Apprenticeship sponsors must ensure compliance with the 1,500-hour tattooing apprenticeship program and tattooing apprenticeship standards.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2006; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 5, 2026.