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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in ORS 690.350 to 690.410, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) “Body piercing” means the puncturing of a part of the body of a live human being to create a permanent hole for ornamentation or decoration.
(2) “Dermal implanting” means the insertion of an object under the skin of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration.
(3)(a) “Earlobe piercing” means the puncturing of the soft lower part of the external ear of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration.
(b) “Earlobe piercing” does not include the puncturing of ear cartilage.
(4) “Electrolysis” means the process by which hair, with a series of treatments, is permanently removed from the skin by inserting a needle-conductor into the hair follicle and directing electrical energy toward the hair cell. The word “electrolysis” is used in generic form in ORS 690.350 to 690.410 and refers to modalities of galvanic electrolysis, thermolysis and combinations thereof.
(5) “Facility” means a fixed or mobile place of business operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose of providing services in one or more fields of practice.
(6) “Field of practice” means:
(a) Tattooing;
(b) Body piercing;
(c) Earlobe piercing;
(d) Electrolysis;
(e) Dermal implanting; or
(f) Scarification.
(7) “License” means a written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 authorizing the holder to:
(a) Perform services in one or more fields of practice; or
(b) Operate a facility.
(8) “Scarification” means injury of the skin to produce a scar on a live human being for permanent ornamentation or decoration.
(9) “Tattooing” means the process by which a live human being is marked or colored by insertion of nontoxic dyes or pigments to form indelible marks for ornamentation or decoration.
(10) “Temporary license” means a written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 temporarily authorizing the holder to:
(a) Perform services in a field of practice; or
(b) Operate a facility.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Occupations and Professions § 690.350 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-52-occupations-and-professions/or-rev-st-sect-690-350/
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