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Board of Body Art Practitioners
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During the 2011 Legislative Session the House Health Care Committee introduced House Bill 2013, which creates a Board of Body Art Practitioners (Board) within the Oregon Health Licensing Agency (Agency), beginning January 1, 2012.
House Bill 2013 essentntially abolishes the Advisory Council for Electrologists, Permanent Color Technicians and Tattoo Artists and transfers duties of the council to the Oregon Health Licensing Agency. This bill creates a seven-member board including one licensed electrologist, two licensed tattoo artists, two members licensed to perform body piercing, dermal implanting or scarification, one licensed physician and one public member.
Currently the Oregon Health Licensing Agency is working with the Governor's Office, Executive Appointments to recruit diverse and qualified individuals to serve on the new board. See below for board member appointment process.
House Bill 2013
Fact Sheet
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| Body Art Emphasis Program |
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To address industry concerns and elicit feedback and interaction, OHLA launched a Body Art Emphasis Program aimed at getting information into the hands of stakeholders.
OHLA inspectors are visiting all state licensed body piercing facilities in the last three months of 2011 to provide information on the new body art board and to explain new education requirements.
Inspectors are also surveying practitioners regarding body art procedures to assist OHLA and the new board in making informed decisons regarding the practice of body art.
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| Administrative Rules |
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Board of Body Art Sub-Committee
Since the new board will not be operational until 2012, OHLA established the Body Art Practitioners Sub-Committee to ensure a good balance of experts are available for consultation regarding body art during the administrative rulemaking process.
Topics: basic and advanced procedures, educational requirements including hours, theory and practice, specialty certification, Oregon Medical Board consultation, temporary licensure, supervision requirements and agency standardized protocols.
The sub-committee has met several times to discuss and make recommendations. Below is a list of meeting dates and technical experts who have served on each sub-committee. Reports and meeting materials will be posted to the meetings Web page upon completion.
Date of Meeting
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August 19, 2011
| Molly Ballew, electrologist
| Tiffany Straub, dermal implants
Christee Dawson, dermal implants
Stephanie Nelson, dermal implants
Christina Shull, dermal implants & branding
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September 9, 2011
| Molly Ballew, electrologist
| Stephanie Nelson, dermal implants
Christina Shull, dermal implants & branding
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September 30, 2011
| Molly Ballew, electrologist
| Stephanie Nelson, dermal implants
Christina Shull, dermal implants & branding
Seth Dietz, body piercing
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October 3, 2011
| Molly Ballew, electrologist
| Stephanie Nelson, dermal implants
Christina Shull, dermal implants & branding
Seth Dietz, body piercing
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Discussion at the sub-committee meetings has primarily focused on the following:
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Body Piercing Education – through a licensed career school;
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Body Piercing Temporary Licensure –1000 hours of theory and practical training under an OHLA-approved supervisor - (Valid up to two years);
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Earlobe Temporary Licensure – (Valid up to two years);
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Renewal of Body Piercing Practitioner Licenses issued prior to January 1, 2012 – Must take written and practical examinations administered by the agency to qualify for renewal.
Proposed Administrative Rules Process
Click Here for Proposed Administrative Rule Text
The administrative rule process is designed to give interested parties the opportunity to make comments regarding the proposed administrative rules. Proposed administrative rules are not set in stone, and therefore not final or permanent until all public comment has been considered.
The Oregon Health Licensing Agency began the administative rulemaking process in July 2011, for the Board of Body Art Practitioners. Notice of Proposed Administrative Rules Hearing was filed with the Secretary of States Office and posted in the November 2011 Oregon Bulletin.
The public comment began on November 1, 2011 and ends December 1, 2011. OHLA will hold a Public Hearing on December 1, 2011 at 9 am at the ODVA Auditorium, 700 Summer St NE, Salem OR 97301. The hearing allows interested parties an opportunity to present oral testimony to a hearings officer.
Please send all written comments to the following:
Samie Patnode, Policy Analyst
700 Summer St NE, Suite 320
Salem, OR 97301-1287
samie.patnode@state.or.us
Work: (503) 373-1917
Fax: (503) 585-9114
The agency is scheduled to adopt permanent administrative rules making them effective on January 1, 2012. Rules Schedule
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August 19, 2011
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Body Art Practitioner Sub-Committee
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9 am
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September 9, 2011
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Body Art Practitioner Sub-Committee
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9 am
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September 23, 2011
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Regular Council Meeting
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10 am
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September 30, 2011
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Body Art Practitioner Sub-Committee
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9 am
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October 3, 2011
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Body Art Practitioner Sub-Committee
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9 am
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October 10, 2011
| Council Meeting CC– recommend approval of proposed rules
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noon
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October 21, 2011
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Body Art Practitioner Sub-Committee
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9 am
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November 1, 2011
| Publish proposed rules in the Oregon Bulletin
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November 28, 2011
| Last day for public comment
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December 1, 2011
| Public administrative rule hearing
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December 6, 2011
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Body Art Practitioner Sub-Committee – consider comment
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9 am
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December 7, 2011
| Oregon Medical Board, Administrative Affairs Committee
| 5 pm
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December 16, 2011
| Council Meeting – recommend permanent rule adoption
| 9 am
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January 1, 2012
| Permanent administrative rules
| 9 am
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| Oregon Medical Board Consultation |
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In HB 2013 the legislature specifically designated “genital piercings” and “dermal implants” as practices which require consideration and recommendations from the Oregon Medical Board (OMB) before OHLA adopts rules regulating those practices. It also allows the agency to consult on other practices prior to rulemaking.
Currently OHLA is consulting with the Oregon Medical Board regarding, dermal implants, scarification, genital piercings, single point piercings (anchor or microdermals), cheek piercings, corset piercings, nape piercings and uvula piercings.
The agency has requested a response from the OMB on the body art issues and questions relating to dermal implants, scarification, genital piercings, single point piercings (anchor or microdermals), cheek piercings, corset piercings, nape piercings and uvula piercings by June 1, 2012. OHLA will consider the recommendations made from OMB and proceed with appropriate action.
Request for Recommendations to Oregon Medical Board
Important: Licensure to perform these practices and procedures will not be available until consultation with the OMB is complete. Individuals performing these services as of January 1, 2012, may be cited.
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| Board Membership |
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The new board will be comprised of seven members including:
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One licensed electrologist;
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Two licensed tattoo artists;
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Two members licensed to perform body piercing, dermal implanting or scarification;
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One licensed physician; and
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One public member.
If you are interested in serving on the board please contact the Governor’s Office at (503) 378-3123 or at http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/boards.shtml
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| Notification of Information |
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To receive information related to public meetings (e.g. board, counil and committee meetings), administrative rule changes or other relevant policy information please provide your current name, addresss, e-mail and phone number. Requests can be made to:
Amanda Perkins
700 Summer St NE, Suite 320
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503)373-1915 or
amanda.r.perkins@state.or.us
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