§321-373 - Regulation of tattoo artists. - Hawaii Statutes

     §321-373  Regulation of tattoo artists.  The department shall adopt rules under chapter 91 to implement this part.  The rules shall include but not be limited to:

     (1)  Prohibiting the use of injections, unless administered by a physician or osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 453, or by a registered nurse licensed under chapter 457;

     (2)  Appropriate restrictions on topical anesthetics;

     (3)  Prescribing procedures and conditions for sterilization, storage of sterilized equipment, resterilization, and disposal of discarded needles and other equipment;

     (4)  Creating examination standards; and

     (5)  Fixing penalties and fines for violations of this part or any of the rules adopted by the department. [L 1990, c 285, pt of §2; am L 1996, c 202, §6; am L 2009, c 11, §35 and c 130, §3]

 

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  The L 2009, c 11 amendment is retroactive to April 3, 2008.  L 2009, c 11, §76(2).