HB 1042 - DIGEST

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     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 it is in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the sterilization procedures in the commercial practices of electrology and tattooing in this state.