26B-7-418. Scarification safety requirements.
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Effective 5/6/2026
26B-7-418. Scarification safety requirements.
(1)A body art facility that practices or instructs scarification shall:
(a)practice scarification procedures in a dedicated enclosed room that is not used for any other purpose;
(b)obtain proof of age before performing a scarification procedure; and
(c)provide a client, in writing, with:
(i)instructions regarding proper care for the skin during the healing process after a scarification procedure, including warning signs of infection; and
(ii)information about how to report an injury to the department.
(2)The department shall establish rules to ensure that a body art facility that practices or instructs scarification has adequate policies and procedures in place for client safety, including rules that address:
(a)clothing;
(b)personal protective equipment;
(c)use of single-use instruments;
(d)sanitization and disposal of tools; and
(e)cleaning and bandaging a client's skin.
(3)The Office of Professional Licensure Review shall:
(a)review the practice and instruction of scarification; and
(b)report findings and recommendations to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee on or before November 1, 2026.
Enacted by Chapter 209 , 2026 General Session