OAR 331-900-0000
Body Piercing Definitions

331-900-0000 (Body Piercing Definitions)
Body Piercing Definitions
The following definitions apply to OAR chapter 331, division 900:
(1) “Affidavit of Licensure” has the meaning set forth in OAR 331-030-0040 (Affidavit of Licensure).
(2) “APP” means Association of Professional Piercers.
(3) “Body piercing” has the definition set forth in ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410).
(4) “Direct supervision” means the supervisor or instructor is present in the facility and actively involved in direct oversight and training of students or individuals in training.
(5) “Disinfect” means the process that kills some but not all disease-causing microorganisms and slows regrowth.
(6) “Earlobe piercing services” means services limited to the soft lower part of the external ear only, not to include cartilage.
(7) “EPA” means United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(8) “FDA” means Food and Drug Administration.
(9) “Field of practice” has the definition set forth in ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410).
(10) “High-level disinfectant” means a chemical agent, registered with the EPA, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity.
(11) “Instruments” means equipment used during body piercing services. Types of instruments include but are not limited to needles, forceps, hemostats, tweezers, and jewelry.
(12) “Office” mean Health Licensing Office.
(13) “Official transcript” means:
(a) An original document authorized by the appropriate office in the Oregon Department of Education and certified by a career school licensed under ORS chapter 345 indicating applicant identity information, field of practice(s) enrolled under, specific hour requirements for each field of practice if applicable, enrollment information and a signature by an authorized representative on file with the Office. Original documents must be submitted directly to the Office from the educational institution by United States Postal Service mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope; or
(b) A document authorized by the appropriate office in the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and certified by career school licensed under ORS chapter 345 providing applicant identity information, field(s) of practice studied and completed, specific hour requirements for each field of practice if applicable, enrollment information and a signature by an authorized representative on file with the Office. Non-original documents shall only be accepted when and in the manner approved by the Office
(14) “Practitioner” means a person licensed to perform services included within a field of practice.
(15) “Sharps container” means a puncture-resistant, leak-proof container that can be closed for handling, storage, transportation, and disposal. The container must be labeled with the “Biohazard” symbol.
(16) “Single point piercing”, also referred to as an anchor or microdermal, means a single point perforation of any body part for the purpose of inserting an anchor with a step post either protruding or flush with the skin;
(17) “Standard body piercing” includes all body piercings not listed in specialty level one piercings, including cheek piercings and non-midline tongue piercings, and specialty level two genital piercings defined under 331-905-0000 (Specialty Body Piercing Definitions) and piercings prohibited under OAR 331-900-0100 (Standard Body Piercing Practice Standards and Prohibitions).
(18) “Standard body piercing temporary trainee” means temporary trainee.
(19) “Sterilize” means the process that kills all microbial life.
(20) “Surface piercing” means any standard body piercing that is pierced on an area of the body that is generally flat and where the piercing channel is parallel to the surface of the skin and in which both exit and entry point are on the same plane.

Source: Rule 331-900-0000 — Body Piercing Definitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=331-900-0000.

331‑900‑0000
Body Piercing Definitions 331‑900‑0005
Standard Body Piercing Education or Training 331‑900‑0010
Earlobe Piercing License 331‑900‑0015
Application Requirements for Earlobe Piercing License 331‑900‑0020
Standard Body Piercing Temporary Trainee License 331‑900‑0025
Application Requirements for Standard Body Piercing Temporary Trainee License 331‑900‑0030
Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0035
Application Requirements for Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0040
Temporary Standard Body Piercing License - Limited Basis 331‑900‑0045
Application Requirements for Temporary Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0050
Standard Body Piercing Supervisor 331‑900‑0055
Requirements for Standard Body Piercing Supervisor 331‑900‑0060
Approved Body Piercing Examinations 331‑900‑0065
General Body Piercing Examination Information 331‑900‑0070
Written Examination Retake Requirements 331‑900‑0075
Practical Examination Retake Requirements 331‑900‑0077
Renewal of an Earlobe Piercing License 331‑900‑0080
Renewal of a Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0085
Continuing Education for Standard Body Piercing License 331‑900‑0090
Continuing Education: Audit, Required Documentation and Sanctions 331‑900‑0095
Earlobe Piercing Practice Standards and Prohibitions 331‑900‑0097
General Standards for Earlobe Piercing 331‑900‑0098
Standards for Client Services for Earlobe Piercing Licensees 331‑900‑0099
Client Records and Information for Earlobe Piercing License Holder 331‑900‑0100
Standard Body Piercing Practice Standards and Prohibitions 331‑900‑0105
Initial Jewelry for Standard Body Piercing 331‑900‑0110
Informed Consent for Certain Standard Body Piercing Procedures 331‑900‑0115
General Standards for Standard Body Piercing 331‑900‑0120
Standards for Client Services for Standard Body Piercing 331‑900‑0125
Approved Sterilization Standards for Standard Body Piercing 331‑900‑0130
Client Records and Information for Standard Body Piercing
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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