Scope of practice for body artists

D.C. Code § 47-2853.76a — under Body Artists..

D.C. Code § 47-2853.76a

For the purposes of this part, the practice of body art does not include: (1) A licensed physician or surgeon performing body art services for medical reasons; (2) A licensed funeral director performing body-piercing or tattooing services as required by that profession; (3) Laser tattoo removal procedures; or (4) Skin treatment procedures such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion.