(1) "Body piercing" means the puncturing of a part of the body of a live human being to create a permanent hole for ornamentation or decoration.
(2) "Dermal implanting" means the insertion of an object under the skin of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration.
(3)(a) "Earlobe piercing" means the puncturing of the soft lower part of the external ear of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration.
(b) "Earlobe piercing" does not include the puncturing of ear cartilage.
(4) "Electrolysis" means the process by which hair, with a series of treatments, is permanently removed from the skin by inserting a needle-conductor into the hair follicle and directing electrical energy toward the hair cell. The word "electrolysis" is used in generic form in ORS 690.350 to 690.410 and refers to modalities of galvanic electrolysis, thermolysis and combinations thereof.
(5) "Facility" means a fixed or mobile place of business operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose of providing services in one or more fields of practice.
(6) "Field of practice" means:
(a) Tattooing;
(b) Body piercing;
(c) Earlobe piercing;
(d) Electrolysis;
(e) Dermal implanting; or
(f) Scarification.
(7) "License" means a written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 authorizing the holder to:
(a) Perform services in one or more fields of practice; or
(b) Operate a facility.
(8) "Scarification" means injury of the skin to produce a scar on a live human being for permanent ornamentation or decoration.
(9) "Tattooing" means the process by which a live human being is marked or colored by insertion of nontoxic dyes or pigments to form indelible marks for ornamentation or decoration.
(10) "Temporary license" means a written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 temporarily authorizing the holder to:
(a) Perform services in a field of practice; or
(b) Operate a facility. [1987 c.698 §1; 1993 c.30 §1; 1993 c.45 §300; 1999 c.885 §37; 2003 c.547 §51; 2005 c.648 §66; 2011 c.346 §8; 2013 c.82 §4]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals
Section 690.005 - Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225.
Section 690.015 - Prohibited acts.
Section 690.025 - Exemptions; rules.
Section 690.046 - Practitioner certification requirements; rules.
Section 690.047 - Waiver of educational requirement.
Section 690.048 - Certificate prima facie evidence of right to practice; rules.
Section 690.055 - Facility license and temporary facility permit requirements.
Section 690.057 - Independent contractor registration requirements.
Section 690.065 - Examinations.
Section 690.105 - Demonstration permit requirements.
Section 690.123 - Freelance license.
Section 690.155 - Board of Cosmetology.
Section 690.165 - Powers of board; rules.
Section 690.175 - Chairperson; rules; meetings; quorum; compensation and expenses.
Section 690.195 - Records of Health Licensing Office.
Section 690.225 - Inspections.
Section 690.350 - Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410.
Section 690.360 - Prohibited acts; exceptions.
Section 690.385 - License renewal.
Section 690.390 - Required standards for practitioners; rules.
Section 690.401 - Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners.
Section 690.410 - Minimum standards of education and training; rules; schools.