2014 District of Columbia Code
Division VIII. General Laws
Title 47. Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees
Chapter 28. General License Law
Subchapter I-B. Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure
Part D-i. Body Artists
§ 47–2853.76a Scope of practice for body artists.
For the purposes of this part, the practice of body art does not include:
(1) A licensed physician or surgeon performing body art services for medical reasons;
(2) A licensed funeral director performing body-piercing or tattooing services as required by that profession;
(3) Laser tattoo removal procedures; or
(4) Skin treatment procedures such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion.
History
(Oct. 23, 2012, D.C. Law 19-193, § 3(g), 59 DCR 10388.)
Legislative History of Law 19-193
Law 19-193, the "Regulation of Body Artists and Body Art Establishments Act of 2012," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-221. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 5, 2012, and July 10, 2012, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 17, 2012, it was assigned Act No. 19-448 and transmitted to Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19-193 became effective on Oct. 23, 2012.
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