FLORIDA STATUTE

Requirements for registration for general supervision according to Florida Statute 64B8-2.002, Tattooing: General Supervision.  (V.10, P.772/61F6-29.002 (2):

The term “general supervision” as applied to tattooing under the provisions of Section 877.04(1), Florida Statutes, shall mean the supervision of the tattooist by a supervising physician, osteopathic physician or dentist, which supervision shall not require the physical presence of the supervisor when procedures are performed, but shall require the following items:

1.      The supervising physician, osteopathic physician, or dentist, initially upon assuming duties as the supervisor and semiannually thereafter, shall review and inspect the techniques, procedures and equipment utilized by the tattooist in the performance of tattooing.

2.      The supervising physician, osteopathic physician, or dentist shall provide semiannual training for the tattooist in the areas of infection control, sterilization, and emergency procedures.

3.      The supervising physician, osteopathic physician, or dentist and the tattooist shall develop jointly written procedures regarding the medical condition for individuals to receive tattoos, treatment of routine minor problems resulting during or from tattooing, and detailed procedures to be followed in the event of emergency situations developing during the performance of or as a result of tattooing.

4.      These written procedures will be maintained in a readily available location on the premises of the tattooist and a copy shall be maintained by the supervising physician, osteopathic physician or dentist. Such written procedures will be readily available for inspection by agents of any or all of the following: The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Board of Medicine, the Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, and the Board of Dentistry. 

Specific Authority 458.309, 877.04(1), FS. Law Implemented 877.04(1) FS. History – New 9-24-92, Amended 1-20-93, Formerly 21M-29.002.

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