Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 211 - RULES RELATING TO MICROPIGMENTATION
Section 144-211-2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Aftercare: Instructions on caring for the area affected by micropigmentation to include at a minimum recommendations on time guidelines, skin care, clothing, injuries, exposure to ultraviolet light, exposure to chlorinated and salt water, and skin care products. In addition, instructions will include information when to seek medical treatment if necessary.

2. Commissioner: Commissioner of Health and Human Services.

3. Department: Department of Health and Human Services.

4. Micropigmentation: To place nontoxic pigments into or under the subcutaneous portion of the skin so as to form indelible marks for cosmetic or medical purposes. Micropigmentation does not include tattooing.

5. Micropigmentation facility: Any space where micropigmentation is practiced.

6. Micropigmentation practitioner: A person who practices micropigmentation.

7. Operator: The person who practices micropigmentation.

8. Person: An individual, group of individuals, association, partnership, corporation, firm, or company.

9. Pigment: The materials used in micropigmentation to implant a lasting pattern in the skin.

10. Pre-procedural care: Instructions regarding care and completion of medical history form must be completed prior to the procedure.

11. Shall: A term used to indicate that which is required, the only acceptable method under these rules.

12. Should: A term used to reflect the more preferable procedure, yet providing for the use of effective alternatives.

13. Sterilize: To render free from infectious microorganisms, by use of an autoclave.

14. Tattoo: To insert pigment under the skin of a human being by pricking with a needle or otherwise, so as to produce an indelible mark or figure visible through the skin.

1. The provisions of the rules are severable. If any provision of these rules is invalid, or if the application to any person or circumstance is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.