Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 209 - RULES RELATING TO BODY PIERCING
Section 144-209-1 - ADMINISTRATION

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-209-1

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. No person shall pierce the body of another human being without first obtaining a license from the Department of Health and Human Services. (Critical)

1. An applicant shall obtain a body piercing application form from the Department, complete and submit it to the Department with the following:
a. The information will include: applicant's name, home and mailing address, business address, and telephone number, date of birth, social security number or federal employer identification number and a description of the applicant's experience in performing body piercing.

b. A $50 non-refundable fee shall be submitted with the application for licensure as a body piercer. A combined body piercing and tattoo practitioner license is available to qualified applicants for a non-refundable fee of $75.

c. All new applications and renewals shall provide proof of satisfactory completion within the last three years, of a blood borne pathogen-training program given or approved by the Department.

B. The Department of Health and Human Services is empowered to license persons to practice body piercing. A separate body piercing license is required for each operating location, as licenses are issued to an individual for a specific approved establishment. Such licenses shall be issued annually by the Department upon payment of a fee of $50 for each operating location. The licenses shall expire one year from date of issue, unless combined with a tattoo practitioner license, which expires on September 29th of each year.

C. The Department of Health and Human Services is authorized and empowered to make necessary rules governing body piercing.

D. A person who practices body piercing without a license, violates the standards set by these rules, or performs body piercing on a minor without the lawful consent of the minor's parent or parents, or guardian is guilty of a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less that $50 nor more than $500 may be adjudged for each violation.

E. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses

Licenses will be suspended or revoked in conformity with the Maine Administrative Procedures Act (Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV). The Department may request an emergency suspension of any license by the District Court pursuant to 4 M.R.S.A. §184(6) and 5 M. R.S.A. § 10004, if and when conditions are found which violate these rules, or which may be an immediate threat to the public health, safety or welfare, or endanger the life, health or safety of persons living in or attending any licensed establishment.

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