RCW 18.300.005
Finding.
The legislature finds and declares that the practices of body piercing, tattooing, and other forms of body art involve an invasive procedure with the use of needles, sharps, instruments, and jewelry. These practices may be dangerous when improper sterilization techniques are used, presenting a risk of infecting the client with blood-borne pathogens including, but not limited to, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. It is in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare to establish requirements in the commercial practice of these activities in this state.
[ 2009 c 412 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.300 - Body Art, Body Piercing, and Tattooing.
18.300.020 - Authority of director.
18.300.030 - License required to be in good standing.
18.300.040 - Requirements for issuance of license.
18.300.050 - Licensing fees—Penalties for late renewal—Reinstatement—Duplicates.
18.300.060 - Expiration of licenses.
18.300.070 - Shop or business requirements—Director authority—Inspections.
18.300.080 - Notice to consumers.
18.300.090 - Violation—Shop or business license and individual license required.
18.300.095 - License suspension—Electronic benefit cards.
18.300.100 - Disciplinary action—Grounds.
18.300.110 - Penalties for violation.
18.300.120 - Appeal—Procedure.
18.300.130 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
18.300.140 - Application of consumer protection act.
18.300.150 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
18.300.160 - Military training or experience.
18.300.900 - Short title—2009 c 412.