2019 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44 - Health
Chapter 34 - Tattooing
Section 44-34-50. Tattoo artists; required certifications; on-site inspections.
(A) A tattoo artist must be at least twenty-one years old and must possess a certificate of successful completion, on an annual basis, of a course in blood borne pathology and tattoo infection control as approved by the department, a current American Red Cross First Aid Certification and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification obtained either from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. A tattoo artist must conspicuously display in a public area on the premises of the tattoo facility the certificates of successful completion of a course in CPR, first aid, blood borne pathogens, and tattoo infection control.
(B) A tattoo artist must comply with all applicable federal Office of Safety and Health Administration requirements or guidelines.
(C) The tattoo artist must allow and cooperate with on-site inspections and investigations as considered necessary by the department and must address by corrective action the noncompliance items as identified by the department.
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 250, Section 1, eff June 17, 2004.
