South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:12 - Tattooing and body piercing
Chapter 44:12:01 - Minimum sanitation standards for tattooing
Section 44:12:01:18 - Needle construction - Sterilization required
Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 44:12:01:18
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
All needles must be either stainless steel or nickel-plated carbon steel. Needles may be soldered to stainless steel bars using a silver-bearing solder. Lead bearings older may not be used in this process. Needles are a single-service item and must be thoroughly cleaned and Sterilized between patrons. Rusty or faulty needles may not be used for tattoing or saline tatto removal.
General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17(8).
Law Implemented: SDCL 9-34-17, 34-1-17(8).
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