Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Section 70.54.340 Electrology and tattooing -- Rules, sterilization requirements

§ 70.54.340. Electrology and tattooing -- Rules, sterilization requirements

The secretary of health shall adopt by rule requirements for the sterilization of needles and instruments by electrologists and tattoo artists in accordance with nationally recognized professional standards. The secretary shall consider the universal precautions for infection control, as recommended by the United States centers for disease control, and guidelines for infection control, as recommended by the national environmental health association and the alliance of professional tattooists, in the adoption of these sterilization requirements.

[2001 c 194 § 3.]

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