Oregon Administrative Code

331-905-0013 Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Temporary Trainee (1) A specialty level two genital piercing temporary trainee license is valid for one year and may be renewed one time. After the second renewal becomes inactive the individual may reapply for a specialty level o…

331-905-0014 Application Requirements for Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Temporary Trainee License An individual applying for a Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Temporary Trainee License must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 division 30; (2) Submit a completed appl…

331-905-0035 Specialty Level One Piercing License (1) A specialty level one piercing license holder may perform standard body piercing services defined under OAR 331-900-0000(14). (2) A specialty level one piercing license holder may perform specialty level one services defined u…

331-905-0040 Application Requirements for Specialty Level One Piercing License (1) An individual applying for licensure to practice specialty level one piercing must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 division 30; (b) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Offic…

331-905-0045 Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing License (1) A specialty level two genital piercing license may perform standard body piercings services defined under OAR 331-900-0000(16). (2) A specialty level two genital piercing license may perform specialty level one service…

331-905-0050 Application Requirements for Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing License (1) An individual applying for licensure to practice specialty level two genital piercing must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 division 30; (b) Submit a completed application form prescri…

331-905-0052 Specialty Level One Piercing Supervisor (1) An approved supervisor may supervise one specialty level one piercing trainee per shift. (2) An approved supervisor must exercise management, guidance, and control over the activities of the specialty level one piercing and…

331-905-0055 Application Requirements for Specialty Level One Piercing Supervisor (1) To be an approved supervisor for a specialty level one piercing temporary trainee an individual must: (a) Submit a completed form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information lis…

331-905-0058 Responsibilities of Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Supervisors (1) An approved supervisor may supervise one specialty level two genital piercing temporary trainee per shift. (2) An approved supervisor must exercise management, guidance, and control over the act…

331-905-0060 Application Requirements for Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Supervisor (1) To be an approved supervisor for a specialty level two genital piercing temporary trainee, an individual must: (a) Submit a completed form prescribed by the Office, which must contain th…

331-905-0085 Renewal of a Specialty Level One or Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing License (1) A licensee is subject to the provisions of OAR chapter 331, division 30 regarding the renewal of a license and provisions regarding authorization to practice, identification, and req…

331-905-0090 Specialty Body Piercing Practice Standards and Prohibitions (1) Piercing is prohibited: (a) On the genital or nipple of a person younger than 18 regardless of parental consent; (b) On testes, deep shaft (corpus cavernosa), uvula, eyelids, and sub-clavicle; horizontal…

331-905-0095 General Standards for Specialty Body Piercing (1) The cleanliness of any common area in a facility is the responsibility of each license holder. All license holders may be cited for violations found in the common area. (2) An individual licensed to perform services i…

331-905-0100 Standards for Client Services for Specialty Body Piercing (1) A licensee must use a minimum of one pair of disposable gloves for each of the following: (a) Set-up of instruments and skin preparation; (b) During the body piercing procedure; (c) During the post-procedu…

331-905-0105 Approved Sterilization for Specialty Body Piercing (1) Needles must be single-use, used on one client, then properly disposed of in an approved sharps container defined under OAR 331-900-0000. (2) All non-sterilized or reusable instruments that come in direct contact…

331-905-0110 Client Records and Information for Specialty Body Piercing (1) A licensee is responsible for maintaining and keeping copies of all client records. If client records are maintained by the facility and not by the individual licensee, the facility owner must provide the…

331-905-0115 Informed Consent for Specialty Body Piercing Procedures (1) A licensee must document the verbal explanation and the written informed-consent process in the client’s record. Informed-consent information must include the following: (a) Definition of procedure or proces…

331-905-0120 Initial Jewelry for Specialty Piercing Services (1) A specialty body piercer must meet the following jewelry grade standards for initial piercings unless requirements listed in subsection (2) of this rule are met: (a) Steel that is ASTM F138 compliant or ISO 5832-1 c…

331-910-0000 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR chapter 331, division 910: (1) "Affidavit of Licensure" has the meaning set forth in OAR 331-030-0040. (2) “Direct supervision” means a supervisor is onsite and immediately accessible and in view of the practical pro…

331-910-0005 Approved Electrology Curriculum - HECC OCS (1) A HECC OCS’s electrology curriculum must include 600 hours of theory instruction and practical experience and meet learning objectives listed in the Electrology Curriculum referenced in subsection (9) of this rule. The c…

331-910-0007 Approved Electrology Training Program for Temporary Trainees (1) An Electrology Training Program must include 600 hours of theory instruction and practical experience and meet learning objectives listed in the Electrology Training Program referenced in subsection (14…

331-910-0010 Electrology Temporary License - Limited Basis (1) An electrology temporary license is a temporary license, issued on a limited basis, to perform electrology services (guest spots, instruction) not to exceed 30 consecutive calendar days. An electrology temporary licen…

331-910-0015 Application Requirements for Electrology Temporary License – Limited Basis An individual applying for an electrology temporary license for a limited basis must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331, division 30; (a) Submit a completed application form prescribed by t…

331-910-0020 Electrology License (1) An electrologist, licensed under ORS 690.365, may perform electrology services. (2) An electrologist license is good for one year and becomes inactive on the last day of the month one year from the date of issuance. (3) An electrology license …

331-910-0021 Electrology Temporary Trainee License (1) A trainee license allows an individual to participate in the Electrology Training Program pursuant to OAR 331-910-0007. (2) A trainee license is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. (3) An individual holding a tra…

331-910-0022 Application Requirements for Electrology Temporary Trainee License An individual applying for an electrology temporary trainee license must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331, division 30; (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which mus…

331-910-0023 Electrology Supervisor (1) While practical procedures are being performed by the trainee under direct supervision, the supervisor-to-trainee ratio is one supervisor to four trainees at one time. (2) A supervisor may have more than four trainees while practical proced…

331-910-0024 Requirements for Electrology Supervisor An individual holding an electrology license under ORS 331-910-0025 may apply to become a supervisor for purposes of the Electrology Training Program. (1) To obtain Office approval as a supervisor for a trainee, an individual m…

331-910-0025 Application Requirements for Electrology License (1) An individual applying for licensure to practice electrolysis must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331, division 30; (b) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the inform…

331-910-0030 Approved Examination for Electrology (1) Written examination: The Office recognizes approved written examination for electrology. (2) Practical examination: The Office recognizes and approves the Practical Examination Objectives and Scoring Criteria implemented on Ap…

331-910-0035 General Examination Information (1) To be eligible for an examination administered by the Office, an applicant must meet identification requirements listed under OAR 331-030-0000. (2) Examination candidates may be electronically monitored during the course of an exam…

331-910-0045 Practical Examination Retake Requirements A student or trainee may retake a practical examination through a HECC OCS authorized to teach the Electrology Approved Curriculum listed under OAR 331-910-0005 or by a supervisor who is authorized to teach the Training Progr…

331-910-0050 Renewal of Electrology License Issued Under OAR 331-910-0025 (1) A licensee holding an electrology license is subject to the provisions of OAR chapter 331, division 30 regarding the renewal of a license and provisions regarding authorization to practice, identificati…

331-910-0055 Continuing Education for Electrology License (1) To maintain an electrology license issued under OAR 331-910-0025, a licensed electrologist must complete a minimum of eight hours of satisfactory continuing education every year. (2) A licensee must document compliance…

331-910-0060 Continuing Education: Audit, Required Documentation and Sanctions (1) The Office will audit a select percentage of licenses to verify compliance with continuing education requirements. (2) Licensees notified of selection for audit of continuing education attestation …

331-910-0065 Electrology Practice Standards and Prohibitions (1) Licensees are prohibited from performing services on treatment areas with high propensity towards bacterial colonization, such as nostrils and ear canals. (2) Licensees must first obtain written authorization from a…

331-910-0070 Standards for Client Services for Electrology (1) An electrologist must observe and adhere to the following hand washing and disposable glove standards when servicing clients: (a) HAND WASHING: Hands must be washed before and after treatment of each client, and befor…

331-910-0075 Sterilization Standards for Electrology (1) Needles (filaments) must be single use, used on one client, then properly disposed of in an approved sharps container defined under OAR 331-910-0000. (2) All non-sterilized instruments or reusable instruments that come in b…

331-910-0080 General Standards (1) The cleanliness of any common in a facility is the responsibility of each license holder. All license holders may be cited for violations found in the common area. (2) An electrologist licensed to perform services or a licensed facility owner mu…

331-910-0085 Client Records (1) A licensee is responsible for maintaining and keeping copies of all client records. If client records are maintained by the facility the facility owner must provide the licensee with copies of those client records upon request. The record must incl…

331-915-0000 Tattoo Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR chapter 331, division 915: (1) "Affidavit of Licensure" has the meaning set forth in OAR 331-030-0040. (2) “EPA” means United States Environmental Protection Agency. (3) “FDA” means Food and Drug Administratio…

331-915-0005 Approved Course of Study for Tattooing (1) To be approved by the Office, a course of study must include at least 360 hours of instruction. The course must include at least 210 hours of theory and at least 150 hours of practical tattooing experience. (2) For the purpo…

331-915-0007 Approved Course of Study for Tattooing (1) To be approved by the Office, a course of study must include at least 360 hours of instruction. The course must include at least 210 hours of theory and at least 150 hours of practical tattooing experience. (2) For the purpo…

331-915-0010 Tattoo License (1) A tattoo artist licensed under ORS 690.365 may perform tattooing services. (2) A tattoo license is good for one year and becomes inactive on the last day of the month one year from the date of issuance. (3) A tattoo license holder must adhere to al…

331-915-0015 Application Requirements for Tattoo License (1) An individual applying for licensure to practice tattooing must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 division 30; (b) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information lis…

331-915-0020 Temporary Tattoo License (1) A temporary tattoo license pursuant to ORS 690.365 is a temporary license to perform tattooing services on a limited basis, not to exceed 30 consecutive calendar days. A temporary tattoo license holder; (a) May renew the license up to two…

331-915-0025 Application Requirements for Temporary Tattoo License An individual applying for a Temporary Tattoo License must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 division 30; (a) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information li…

331-915-0030 Approved Examination for Tattoo The Office has approved the Oregon written examination for tattooing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 345, 676.607, 676.615, 676.625, 690.365, 690.370, 690.385, 690.390, 690, 405, 690.407, 690.410 & 690.415 Statutes/Other Implemented: O…

331-915-0035 General Tattooing Examination Information (1) To be eligible for examination, an applicant must meet identification requirements listed under OAR 331-030-0000. (2) The examination is administered in English only, unless an Office approved testing contractor or vendor…

331-915-0040 Written Examination Retake Requirements (1) Failed sections of the written examination may be retaken as follows: (a) After first failed attempt — applicant may not retake for seven calendar days; (b) After second failed attempt — applicant may not retake for seven c…