Virginia Tattoo Test / Tattooing Regulations
Q&A.
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
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, 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.
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Q&A.
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
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, 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.
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