HAR §11-17-2. Definitions

As used in these rules: “Adequate,” “approved,” and “proper,” mean the procedure is acceptable to the director based on the determination as to its conformity with aseptic techniques. “Aseptic technique” means the practice which prevent and hinder the transmission of disease producing micro-organisms from one person or place to another person or place. “Department” means the department of health of the State of Hawaii. “Director” means the director of the department of health or a duly authorized agent or representative. “License” means a license issued to a tattoo artist under this chapter. “Permit” means a permit issued to a tattoo shop under this chapter. §11-17-2 “Single-service” means articles intended for one-time, one person use and then discarded. “Tattoo artist” means one who engages in tattooing. “Tattoo shop” means any premises where a tattoo artist does tattooing for a fee or for other consideration. “Tattooing” means to mark or to color the skin by pricking and introducing subcutaneously, non-toxic dyes, pigments, or by the production of scars to form indelible marks and figures. [Eff. SEP 18 1981] (Auth: HRS §§321-10, 321-13) (Imp: HRS §321-13)