HB 2090 - DIGEST

Requires the secretary of health to adopt by rule requirements for the sterilization of needles, single-use disposable sharps, reusable sharps, instruments, and jewelry used by any person who practices body piercing or body art and restrictions to be placed on body art and piercing procedures for adults and minors in accordance with nationally recognized professional standards. The secretary shall consider the standard precautions recommended by the United States centers for disease control, the national environmental health association, and the association of professional piercers, in the adoption of these sterilization requirements.

Requires any person who practices body piercing or body art to comply with the rules adopted by the department of health under this act.

Declares that a violation of this act is a misdemeanor.