26B-7-418. Scarification safety requirements.
(1) A body art facility that practices or instructs scarification shall: practice scarification procedures in a dedicated enclosed room that is not used for any other purpose; obtain proof of age before performing a scarification procedure; and provide a client, in writing, with: instructions regarding proper care for the skin during the healing process after a scarification procedure, including warning signs of infection; and information about how to report an injury to the department.
(2) The department shall establish rules to ensure that a body art facility that practices or instructs scarification has adequate policies and procedures in place for client safety, including rules that address: clothing; personal protective equipment; use of single-use instruments; sanitization and disposal of tools; and cleaning and bandaging a client's skin.
(3) The Office of Professional Licensure Review shall: review the practice and instruction of scarification; and report findings and recommendations to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee on or before November 1, 2026.