SECTION 310:233-3-5. Public notification requirements

(a)   Before starting the procedure, the operator or artist, shall provide verbal and written aftercare instructions for the body piercing or tattoo procedure to each client. These instructions shall include information about when to seek medical treatment, if necessary. The written aftercare instructions shall advise the client to consult a physician at the first sign of infection and contain the name, address and telephone number of the body piercing or tattoo establishment. In addition, all body piercing or tattoo establishments shall prominently display a Disclosure Statement, provided by the Department, which advises the clients of the risks and possible consequences of body piercing or tattoo procedures. The Disclosure Statement and the Notice for Filing a Complaint shall be included in the body piercing or tattoo establishment Application Packet.

(b)   The disclosure statement requires the following:

(1)   Clients should be aware that the establishment complies with the all rules of sanitation and sterilization;

(2)   The client can still have possible transmission of a bloodborne disease or infection contracted as a result of a body piercing or tattoo;

(3)   A signature of the client is required with understanding of the Disclosure Statement and acknowledges the possible effects or consequences; and

(4)   Filing a complaint gives the Department knowledge that a body piercing or tattoo establishment or artist may be in violation of 310:233.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 1701, eff 3-23-99 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 2458, eff 6-25-99; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 186, eff 11-1-06 (emergency); Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1928, eff 6-25-07]