OAR 331-905-0000
Specialty 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.
(5) “Disinfect” means the process that kills some but not all disease-causing microorganisms and slows regrowth.
(6) “EPA” means United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(7) “FDA” means Food and Drug Administration.
(8) “Field of practice” has the definition set forth in ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410).
(9) “High-level disinfectant” means a chemical agent, registered with the EPA, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity.
(10) “Instruments” means equipment used during body piercing services. Types of instruments include but are not limited to needles, forceps, hemostats, tweezers, and jewelry.
(11) “Office” means Health Licensing Office.
(12) “Official transcript” means: An original document authorized by the appropriate office in the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and certified by an educational institution indicating applicant identity information, field of practice(s) enrolled under, specific hour requirements for each field of practice if applicable, final practical examination scores for each field of practice, 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;
(13) “Practitioner” means a person licensed to perform services included within a field of practice.
(14) “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.
(15) “Specialty level one genital piercing” includes the following:
(a) Male genital piercings including the scrotum, frenum, foreskin, or the perineum behind the scrotum, and the piercing of the penis through the urethra, perineum behind the scrotum (Guiche) and exiting on the underside of the penis (called a “Prince Albert”); and
(b) Female genital piercing including the labia majora, labia minors, vulva, piercings of the clitoral hood, and perineum between the vagina and the anus (fourchette).
(c) Cheek piercing is a piercing outside the nasal labia fold that goes from outside to the inside of cheek.
(16) “Specialty level two genital piercing” includes the following:
(a) Male genital piercings: a vertical piercing through the glans of the penis (called an “apadravya”), horizontal piercing through the glans of the penis (called an “ampallang”), a piercing through the corona or ridge of the glans of the penis (called a “dydoe”), a piercing of the penis entering through the urethra and exiting on the upper side of the penis (called a “reverse prince albert”); and
(b) Female genital piercings: the clitoris, a piercing in which jewelry is inserted below the hood behind the clitoris (called a “triangle”), and a piercing of the vagina through the urethra and exiting on the upper side of the vagina (called a “princess albertina”).
(17) “Sterilize” means the process that kills all microbial life.

Source: Rule 331-905-0000 — Specialty Body Piercing Definitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=331-905-0000 (accessed May 26, 2025).

331–905–0000
Specialty Body Piercing Definitions 331–905–0005
Specialty Level One Piercing Education or Training 331–905–0010
Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Education or Training 331–905–0011
Specialty Level One Piercing Trainee License 331–905–0012
Application Requirements for Specialty Level One Piercing Temporary Trainee License 331–905–0013
Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Temporary Trainee 331–905–0014
Application Requirements for Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Temporary Trainee License 331–905–0035
Specialty Level One Piercing License 331–905–0040
Application Requirements for Specialty Level One Piercing License 331–905–0045
Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing License 331–905–0050
Application Requirements for Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing License 331–905–0052
Specialty Level One Piercing Supervisor 331–905–0055
Application Requirements for Specialty Level One Piercing Supervisor 331–905–0058
Responsibilities of Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Supervisors 331–905–0060
Application Requirements for Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing Supervisor 331–905–0085
Renewal of a Specialty Level One or Specialty Level Two Genital Piercing License 331–905–0090
Specialty Body Piercing Practice Standards and Prohibitions 331–905–0095
General Standards for Specialty Body Piercing 331–905–0100
Standards for Client Services for Specialty Body Piercing 331–905–0105
Approved Sterilization for Specialty Body Piercing 331–905–0110
Client Records and Information for Specialty Body Piercing 331–905–0115
Informed Consent for Specialty Body Piercing Procedures 331–905–0120
Initial Jewelry for Specialty Piercing Services

May 26, 2025

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