18VAC41-50-92: Guest tattooer sponsor

A. The licensed tattoo parlor sponsoring a guest tattooer must ensure that the guest tattooer:

1. Has a valid, current guest tattooer license for the entire duration of the guest tattooer tattooing at the parlor.

2. Is directly supervised by a licensed tattooer.

3. Complies with all Virginia regulations relating to health, sanitation, client qualifications, and standards of practice.

B. The licensed permanent cosmetic tattoo salon sponsoring a guest tattooer must ensure that the guest tattooer:

1. Has a valid, current guest tattooer licensed for the entire duration of the guest tattooer's tattooing at the salon.

2. Is directly supervised by a licensed tattooer or permanent cosmetic tattooer.

3. Complies with all Virginia regulations relating to health, sanitation, client qualifications, and standards of practice.

C. With the exception of tattoo conventions, a member of the guest tattooer sponsor's responsible management must sign the guest tattooer application certifying the sponsor will ensure the requirements of subsections A and B of this section.

D. The guest tattooer sponsor is responsible for the acts or omissions of the guest tattooer in the performance of tattooing or permanent cosmetic tattooing.