32 §4311. Definitions - Maine Statutes

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Chapter 63-A: MICROPIGMENTATION HEADING: PL 1997, C. 383, §1 (NEW)

§4311. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]

1. Department. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services.

[ 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV) .]

2. Micropigmentation. "Micropigmentation" means placing nontoxic dyes or pigments into or under the subcutaneous portion of the skin so as to form indelible marks for cosmetic or medical purposes. "Micropigmentation" does not include tattooing.

[ 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW) .]

3. Micropigmentation facility. "Micropigmentation facility" means any space where micropigmentation is practiced.

[ 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW) .]

4. Micropigmentation practitioner. "Micropigmentation practitioner" means a person who practices micropigmentation.

[ 1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1997, c. 383, §1 (NEW). 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).