HB 1042-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Finds and declares that the practices of electrology and tattooing involve an invasive procedure with the use of needles and instruments which may be dangerous when improperly sterilized presenting a risk of infecting the client with bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and Hepatitis B.

     Declares that it is in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare to establish requirements for the sterilization procedures in the commercial practices of electrology and tattooing in this state.

     Provides that any person who practices electrology or tattooing shall comply with the rules adopted by the department of health under this act.

     Declares a violation of this act is a misdemeanor.

     Declares that an administrative rule relating to electrical fire safety, the use of smoke alarms, sterilization of needles and instruments used in tattooing or electrology as required under this act, or driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, shall be considered negligence per se.