S.C. Code Ann. § 44-32-10: Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in the body of a human being so as to create a permanent hole for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. This includes, but is not limited to, piercing of an ear, lip, tongue, nose, or eyebrow. "Body piercing" for the purpose of this chapter does not include piercing an ear lobe with a disposable, single-use stud or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the needle or stud through the ear lobe.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

(3) "Body piercing facility" means any room, space, location, area, structure, or business, or any part of any of these places, where body piercing is practiced or where the business of body piercing is conducted.

(4) "Body piercing technician" means a person who practices body piercing and who meets the requirements of this chapter.