OAR 331-900-0095
Earlobe Piercing Practice Standards and Prohibitions

(1) An earlobe piercing license holder must:
(a) Use an earlobe piercing system that pierces an individual’s earlobe by use of a sterile, encapsulated single-use stud with clasp;
(b) Use an earlobe piercing system made of non-absorbent and non-porous material which can be cleaned and disinfected, using a high level disinfectant according to manufacturer’s instructions;
(c) Use single-use prepackaged sterilized ear piercing studs for each client;
(d) Store new or disinfected earlobe piercing systems in a clean disinfected location, using a high level disinfectant according to manufacturer’s instructions, and store separately from used or soiled instruments;
(e) Ensure equipment used during an earlobe procedure is disinfected, using a high level disinfectant according to manufacturer’s instructions, following service on each client.
(f) Cover the handle of the earlobe piercing system with a new cover before a service is provided to a client.
(2) An earlobe piercer may only pierce with an earlobe piercing system; use of a needle is prohibited.
(3) An earlobe piercing system may only be used to pierce the earlobe. Use of an earlobe piercing system on other parts of the body or ear is prohibited.
(4) Piercing with a manual loaded spring operated ear piercing system is prohibited.
(5) Piercing the earlobe with any type of piercing system which does not use the pre-sterilized encapsulated stud and clasp system is prohibited.
(6) Earlobe Piercing is prohibited:
(a) On a person under 18 years of age unless the requirements of OAR 331-900-0099 (Client Records and Information for Earlobe Piercing License Holder) are met;
(b) On a person who shows signs of being inebriated or appears to be incapacitated by the use of alcohol or drugs; and
(c) On a person with sunburn or other skin diseases or disorders of the skin such as open lesions, rashes, wounds, puncture marks in areas of treatment.

Source: Rule 331-900-0095 — Earlobe Piercing Practice Standards and Prohibitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=331-900-0095.

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

Rule 331-900-0095’s source at or​.us