§321-373 Regulation of tattoo artists. (a) The department shall adopt rules under chapter 91 to implement this part. The rules shall include but not be limited to:

(1) Prohibiting the use of injections, unless administered by a physician licensed under chapter 453 or 460, or by a registered nurse licensed under chapter 457;

(2) Appropriate restrictions on topical anesthetics;

(3) Prescribing procedures and conditions for sterilization, storage of sterilized equipment, resterilization, and disposal of discarded needles and other equipment;

(4) Creating examination standards; and

(5) Fixing penalties and fines for violations of this part or any of the rules adopted by the department.

(b) The rules may provide for separate standards for facial tattoos. [L 1990, c 285, pt of §2; am L 1996, c 202, §6]