OAR 331-900-0035
Application Requirements for Standard Body Piercing License

(1) An individual applying for licensure to practice standard body piercing must:
(a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 division 30;
(b) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000 (Application Requirements) and be accompanied by payment of the required application fees;
(c) Submit proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid training from an Office-approved provider;
(d) Submit proof of current blood borne pathogens training from an Office-approved provider;
(e) Submit proof of being at least 18 years of age; documentation may include identification listed under OAR 331-030-0000 (Application Requirements);
(f) Submit proof of having a high school diploma or equivalent; and
(g) Provide documentation of completing a qualifying pathway.
(2) License Pathway 1 — A graduate from an Oregon Licensed Career School for Standard Body Piercing must:
(a) Submit official transcript from a body piercing career school under ORS 345 showing proof of completion of required standard body piercing curriculum as approved by the Office under OAR 331-900-0005 (Standard Body Piercing Education or Training) within two years from the date of application;
(b) Pay examination fees;
(c) Submit passing score of an Office-approved written examination in accordance with OAR 331-900-0060 (Approved Body Piercing Examinations)(1)(c) within two years before the date of application;
(d) Submit a passing score of an Office-approved practical examination in accordance with OAR 331-900-0060 (Approved Body Piercing Examinations)(1)(d) within two years before the date of application;
(e) Upon passage of all required examinations and before issuance of license, applicant must pay all license fees.
(f) An applicant is not required to provide proof of official transcripts from a body piercing career school under ORS 345 if the applicant was previously licensed as a body piercer in Oregon.
(3) License Pathway 2 — An individual qualifying for licensure as a Temporary Trainee must:
(a) Submit documentation approved by the Office showing proof of having completed training listed under OAR 331-900-0005 (Standard Body Piercing Education or Training), verified by a supervisor approved under OAR 331-900-0055 (Requirements for Standard Body Piercing Supervisor), on a form prescribed by the Office within two years from the date of application;
(b) Pay examination fees;
(c) Submit passing score of an Office-approved written examination for standard body piercing in accordance with OAR 331-900-0060 (Approved Body Piercing Examinations)(1)(c) within two years before the date of application;
(d) Submit a passing score of an Office-approved practical examination in accordance with OAR 331-900-0060 (Approved Body Piercing Examinations)(1)(d) within two years before the date of application; and
(e) Upon passage of all required examinations and before issuance of license, applicant must pay all license fees.
(4) License Pathway 3 — An individual qualifying for licensure through Reciprocity must:
(a) Submit an affidavit of licensure pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040 (Affidavit of Licensure) demonstrating proof of current license as a body piercer, which is active with no current or pending disciplinary action. The licensing must be substantially equivalent to Oregon licensing requirements pursuant to ORS 690.365 (License to perform services and facility licenses). Or if not substantially equivalent the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Office that the applicant has been working as a body piercer with the equivalent of three years of experience that was obtained within the last five years or five years out of the last 10 years. Documentation proving experience may include but is not limited to tax documents, employer letters or business licensing;
(b) Pay examination fees;
(c) Submit passing score of an Office-approved written examination in accordance with OAR 331-900-0060 (Approved Body Piercing Examinations)(1)(c) within two years before the date of application;
(d) Submit a passing score of an Office-approved practical examination in accordance with OAR 331-900-0060 (Approved Body Piercing Examinations)(1)(d) within two years before the date of application; and
(e) Upon passage of all required examinations and before issuance of license, applicant must pay all license fees.

Source: Rule 331-900-0035 — Application Requirements for Standard Body Piercing License, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=331-900-0035.

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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