WAC 308-22-040. Issuance of licenses—Requirements

Upon completion of an application and payment of the proper fee, the director shall issue the appropriate license to any person who: (1) Is at least eighteen years old or older. Minors are prohibited from working in tattoo studios or any occupation where there is a risk of exposure to fluids or transmission of infectious agents. WAC 296-125-030 . (2) Provides proof of bloodborne pathogen certification. All bloodborne pathogen training courses must comply with OSHA 29 C.F.R. 1910.1030 standards. (3) No artist may apply a tattoo to any minor under the age of eighteen. RCW 26.28.085 .