Florida Administrative Code
64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
64E - Division of Environmental Health
Chapter 64E-28 - TATTOOING
Section 64E-28.004 - Registration Requirements for a Guest Tattoo Artist

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 64E-28.004

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) A guest tattoo artist seeking registration by the department shall:

(a) Submit, at least fourteen (14) days prior to practicing tattooing in any licensed tattoo establishment or licensed temporary tattoo establishment, a completed application for registration to the department on Form DH 4150, 7/12, Application for Guest Tattoo Artist Registration, which is incorporated herein by reference and which can be obtained from the environmental health section of the county health department, which has jurisdiction for the tattooing program in the county where the tattoo artist lives, or from the internet at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01525, or http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/tattooing/contacts.html. An application shall be considered complete if all of the information requested on the form is provided, along with the fee specified in Rule 64E-28.011, F.A.C., and the following documentation is attached:
1. A copy of a government issued photo identification confirming the applicant is at least 18 years of age.

2. A copy of an active license, registration, or certification in another jurisdiction.

3. A copy of the certificate of training proving completion of a course on blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, which meets the requirements specified in paragraph (b).

(b) Complete a department approved course on blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases with having achieved a minimum score of seventy percent (70%) on the course examination.
1. Completion of the educational course mentioned in paragraph (b), shall not be required when a tattoo artist has completed a blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases course as a requirement for license, registration, or certification in a jurisdiction outside of the state and, as determined by the department, the course requirements met or exceeded those prescribed in Sections 381.00775(2)(b)4.and 5., F.S., and Rule 64E-28.006, F.A.C.

2. A tattoo artist may submit a course curriculum to the department and request the department conduct a review for determination of the requirements specified in subparagraph (1)(b)1. Requests for curriculum review shall be submitted prior to submission of a completed application for registration of a guest artist.

(2) A guest tattoo artist's registration is valid for up to fourteen (14) consecutive days, throughout the State of Florida.

(3) A guest tattoo artist shall not perform tattooing without an active guest tattoo artist registration.

(4) A guest tattoo artist registration shall not be transferrable from one person to another.

Rulemaking Authority 381.00789 FS. Law Implemented 381.00775 FS.

New 9-5-12.

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