VIRGINIA TATTOO TEST WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100%
Apprenticeship program
means an approved tattooing training program conducted by an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor
Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets the
qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Aseptic technique
means a hygienic practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer of microorganisms, regardless
of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another person or place.
Direct supervision
means that a Virginia licensed tattooer shall be present in the tattoo parlor at all times when services
are being performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed tattooing instructor shall be present in
the tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a student, or that a Virginia
licensed permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic
tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a student.
Endorsement
means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous services
as used in § 54.1-701.5 of the Code Virginia means providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation. Gratuitous services do not include services provided at no
charge when goods are purchased.
Licensee
means any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation holding a license
issued by the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as defined in § 54.1-700 of the Code of Virginia
Limited term tattooer
means a tattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive days in an
organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor
Limited term tattoo parlor
means a tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive day
Master permanent cosmetic tattooer
means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the
industry as advanced permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited to cheek blush, eye
shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or camouflage
Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon
means any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
, Permanent cosmetic tattooer
means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the
industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip
coloring, lip liners, or full lips
Permanent cosmetic tattooing
means placing marks upon or under the skin of any person with ink or any other substance, resulting
in the permanent coloration of the skin on the face, including but not limited to eyebrows, eyeliners,
lip coloring, lip liners, full lips, cheek blush, eye shadow, and on the body for breast and scar
repigmentation or camouflage; also known as permanent make-up or micropigmentation.
Permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor
means a person who has been certified by the board who meets the competency standards of the
board as an instructor of permanent cosmetic tattooing
Permanent cosmetic tattooing school
means a place or establishment licensed by the board to accept and train students and offers a
permanent cosmetic tattooing curriculum approved by the board.
Reinstatement
means having a license restored to effectiveness after the expiration date has passed.
Renewal
means continuing the effectiveness of a license for another period of time.
Sterilization area
means a separate room or area separate from workstations with restricted client access in which
tattooing instruments are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized.
Tattooing instructor
means a person who has been certified by the board who meets the competency standards of the
board as an instructor of tattooing.
Temporary location
means a fixed location at which tattooing is performed for a specified length of time of not more than
five days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.
tattooer license
Apprenticeship sponsors shall be required to maintain a
Apprenticeship sponsors
shall ensure compliance with the 1500 hour tattooing apprenticeship program and tattooing
apprenticeship standards.
SOLUTIONS 100%
Apprenticeship program
means an approved tattooing training program conducted by an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor
Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets the
qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Aseptic technique
means a hygienic practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer of microorganisms, regardless
of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another person or place.
Direct supervision
means that a Virginia licensed tattooer shall be present in the tattoo parlor at all times when services
are being performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed tattooing instructor shall be present in
the tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a student, or that a Virginia
licensed permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic
tattooing school at all times when services are being performed by a student.
Endorsement
means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous services
as used in § 54.1-701.5 of the Code Virginia means providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation. Gratuitous services do not include services provided at no
charge when goods are purchased.
Licensee
means any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation holding a license
issued by the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as defined in § 54.1-700 of the Code of Virginia
Limited term tattooer
means a tattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive days in an
organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor
Limited term tattoo parlor
means a tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive day
Master permanent cosmetic tattooer
means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the
industry as advanced permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited to cheek blush, eye
shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or camouflage
Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon
means any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
, Permanent cosmetic tattooer
means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the
industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip
coloring, lip liners, or full lips
Permanent cosmetic tattooing
means placing marks upon or under the skin of any person with ink or any other substance, resulting
in the permanent coloration of the skin on the face, including but not limited to eyebrows, eyeliners,
lip coloring, lip liners, full lips, cheek blush, eye shadow, and on the body for breast and scar
repigmentation or camouflage; also known as permanent make-up or micropigmentation.
Permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor
means a person who has been certified by the board who meets the competency standards of the
board as an instructor of permanent cosmetic tattooing
Permanent cosmetic tattooing school
means a place or establishment licensed by the board to accept and train students and offers a
permanent cosmetic tattooing curriculum approved by the board.
Reinstatement
means having a license restored to effectiveness after the expiration date has passed.
Renewal
means continuing the effectiveness of a license for another period of time.
Sterilization area
means a separate room or area separate from workstations with restricted client access in which
tattooing instruments are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized.
Tattooing instructor
means a person who has been certified by the board who meets the competency standards of the
board as an instructor of tattooing.
Temporary location
means a fixed location at which tattooing is performed for a specified length of time of not more than
five days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.
tattooer license
Apprenticeship sponsors shall be required to maintain a
Apprenticeship sponsors
shall ensure compliance with the 1500 hour tattooing apprenticeship program and tattooing
apprenticeship standards.
