Answers.
Apprenticeship program - ANSWER- means an approved tattooing training program
conducted by an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor - ANSWER- Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Aseptic technique - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is
currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous services - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- means a tattoo parlor temporary location licensed
to operate for a maximum of five consecutive day
Master permanent cosmetic tattooer - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- means any place in which permanent
cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
Permanent cosmetic tattooer - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- means having a license restored to effectiveness after the
expiration date has passed.
Renewal - ANSWER- means continuing the effectiveness of a license for another period
of time.
Sterilization area - ANSWER- means a separate room or area separate from
workstations with restricted client access in which tattooing instruments are cleaned,
disinfected, and sterilized.
Tattooing instructor - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- Apprenticeship sponsors shall be required to maintain a