La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXVIII-101
A. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, the following words and terms used in this Part and all other Parts which are adopted or may be adopted, are defined for the purposes thereof as follows.
Antiseptic-an agent that destroys disease causing microorganisms on human skin or mucosa.
Aftercare-written instructions given to the consumer, specific to the body art procedure(s) rendered, on caring for the body art and surrounding area. These instructions will include information when to seek medical treatment, if necessary.
Body Art-the practice of physical body adornment by registered establishments and operators utilizing, but not limited to, the following techniques: tattooing, cosmetic tattooing, body piercing, branding and scarification. This definition does not include practices that are considered medical procedures by a state medical board, such as implants under the skin, and shall not be performed in a commercial body art facility. This definition does not include the piercing of the lobe of the ear using pre-sterilized single use stud and clasp ear piercing system.
Body Piercing-puncturing or penetration of the skin of a person using pre-sterilized single use needles and the insertion of pre-sterilized jewelry or other adornment thereto in the opening, except puncturing the lobe of the ear using a pre-sterilized single use stud and clasp ear piercing system shall not be included in this definition.
Branding-inducing a pattern of scar tissue development by means of a heated instrument.
Client-a consumer requesting the application of a tattoo, body piercing services or permanent cosmetic application services
Commercial Body Art Facility as defined herein and in R.S. 40:2831(1)-any location, place, area, or business, whether permanent or temporary, which provides consumers access to personal services workers who for remuneration perform any of the following procedures:
a. tattooing or the insertion of pigment under the surface of the skin of a human being, by pricking with a needle or otherwise, to produce an indelible mark or figure visible under the skin;
b. body piercing or the creation of an opening in the body of a human being for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration; but does not for the purposes of this Part, include piercing an ear with a disposable, single use stud or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the needle or stud through the ear;
c. the application of permanent cosmetics or pigments under the skin of a human being for the purpose of permanently changing the color or other appearance of the skin, including but not limited to permanent eyeliner, eye shadow, or lip color.
Consumer-any individual who is provided access to a commercial body art facility which is required to be registered pursuant to the provisions of this Part.
Contaminated Waste-any liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials; contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed; items that are caked with dried blood or other potentially infectious materials and are capable of releasing these materials during handling; sharps and any wastes containing blood and other potentially infectious materials, as defined in 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.1030 (latest edition), known as "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens."
Disinfection-the destruction of disease-causing microorganisms on inanimate objects or surfaces, thereby rendering these objects safe for use or handling.
Department-the Department of Health and Hospitals.
Ear Piercing-the puncturing of the lobe of the ear using a pre-sterilized single use stud and clasp ear piercing system following manufacturers instructions.
Equipment-all machinery, including fixtures, containers, vessels, tools, devices, implements, furniture, display and storage areas, sinks and all other apparatus and appurtenances used in connection with the operation of a commercial body art facility.
Hand Sink-a lavatory equipped with hot and cold running water under pressure, used solely for washing hands, arms or other portions of the body.
Invasive-entry into the body either by incision or insertion of an instrument into or through the skin or mucosa, or by any other means intended to puncture, break or compromise the skin or mucosa.
Jewelry-any personal ornament inserted into a newly pierced area, which must be made of surgical implant grade stainless steel, solid 14k or 18k white or yellow gold, niobium, titanium or platinum, a dense, low-porosity plastic and which is free of nicks, scratches or irregular surfaces and which has been properly sterilized prior to use.
Manager-any individual designated by the owner to manage the daily business of a commercial body art facility.
Operator-any individual designated by the registrant to apply or to assist in the performance of body art procedures upon the consumer for remuneration. The term includes technicians who work under the operator and perform body art activities.
Owner-any person who operates a commercial body art facility.
Person-any natural person, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision, receiver, tutor, curator, executor, administrator, fiduciary, or representative of another person, or public or private organization of any character.
Protective Gloves-gloves made of vinyl or latex.
Registrant-any person who is registered with the department as required by R.S. 40:2832.
Sanitize-to adequately treat equipment by a process that is effective in destroying vegetative cells of microorganisms of public health significance, and in substantially reducing numbers of other undesirable microorganisms without adversely affecting the equipment or its safety for the consumer.
Sharps-any object (sterile or contaminated) that may purposefully or accidentally cut or penetrate the skin or mucosa including, but not limited to, pre-sterilized, single use needles, scalpel blades and razor blades.
Sharps Container-a puncture-resistant, leak-proof container that can be closed for handling, storage, transportation and disposal and is labeled with the international "biohazard" symbol.
Single Use-products or items that are intended for one-time, one-person use and are disposed of after use on each client including, but not limited to, cotton swabs or balls, tissues or paper products, paper or plastic cups, gauze and sanitary coverings, razors, piercing needles, scalpel blades, stencils, ink cups and protective gloves.
Sterilization-a very powerful process resulting in the destruction of all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial spores.
Tattooing-any method of placing ink or other pigment into or under the skin or mucosa by the aid of needles or any other instruments used to puncture the skin, resulting in permanent coloration of the skin or mucosa. This includes all forms of cosmetic tattooing.
Temporary Commercial Body Art Facility-any place or premise operating at a fixed location where an operator performs body art procedures for no more than 14 days consecutively in conjunction with a single event or celebration.
Temporary Demonstration Registration-the registration issued by the department to a temporary commercial body art facility, as defined herein, as required by Chapter 3 of this Part and R.S. 40:2832 for a period of time not to exceed 14 consecutive calendar days.
Temporary Operator Registration-the registration issued by the department to an operator, as defined herein, to perform body art procedures at a temporary commercial body art facility approved and registered by the department.
Universal Precautions-a set of guidelines and controls, published by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as "guidelines for prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus to health-care and public-safety workers" in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), June 23, 1989, Vol. 38, No. S-6, and as "recommendations for preventing transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus to patients during exposure-prone invasive procedures," in MMWR, July 12, 1991, Vol. 40, No. RR-8. This method of infection control requires the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and specified human body fluids are infectious for HIV, HBV and other blood pathogens. Precautions include hand washing, gloving, personal protective equipment, injury prevention, and proper handling and disposal of needles, other sharp instruments, and blood and body fluid contaminated products.
La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXVIII-101