Proposed Amendments to Body Art Regulations in Kansas
Proposed amendments to K.A.R. 69-15-1 through 69-15-30 include updates to definitions, curriculum requirements, and submission procedures for body art professionals in Kansas. The changes aim to enhance infection control practices, clarify training standards, and streamline licensing processes.
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Proposed Body Art Proposed Body Art Regulations Regulations AMENDMENTS TO K.A.R. 69-15-1 THROUGH 69-15-30
Board Staff Subject Matter Experts Laura Gloeckner, Executive Director Chuck Householder, Kansas Body Art Professional Licensee Staff and Staff and Aubrie Pryer, Assistant Director Steve Joyner, Found of NEHA, Body Art Compliance and Body Art Professional Michaela Kesler, Licensing Director Subject Matter Subject Matter Experts Involved Experts Involved Alexis Henderson, Compliance Director Matt Bavougian, Body Art Education Alliance Co-chair and Senior Piercer Christina Blossey, APP Legislation Liaison and Body Art Professional KDHE Staff Farah Ahmed, State Epidemiologist Cathy Montie, Body Art Training Company, OSHA Authorized Trainer and Body Art Professional Gene Lueger, General Counsel Katelyn Radloff, General Counsel
KBOC only Updated the definition of closed-book to include board-approved translation materials. Added a definition for direct supervision. KAR 69 KAR 69- -15 Definitions. Definitions. 15- -1 1 Added a definition for license (as used in KAPA). Updated the definition of official transcript to be submitted from a Kansas licensed school or trainer. Infection Control (KDHE) Added multiple industry-specific definitions for clarification as they are used throughout this section. Updated the definition of universal precautions to standard precautions Removed specific piercing definitions. Requires all persons providing body art services to comply with the infection control regulations to hold all practitioners to the sanitation standards regardless of license status (consistent with cosmetology profession regulations).
Updated the title of curriculum breakdown and changed percentage of hours to number of hours for both theory and practical. KAR 69 KAR 69- -15 Approved course of Approved course of 15- -2 2 Included a specific curriculum for cosmetic tattooing. Removed the advanced body piercing language. study. study. Added language for submission of duplicate hours across programs for board approval.
69 69- -15 15- -3 3 Cosmetic tattoo Cosmetic tattoo artist trainer, tattoo artist trainer, tattoo artist trainer, and artist trainer, and body piercing body piercing Added the requirement for monthly submission of apprentice hours by each trainer. trainer. trainer.
69 69- -15 Out Out- -of of- -state equivalent course equivalent course 15- -4 4 state Updated language for reciprocity consistency with all applicable licensed board professions. of study. of study.
69 69- -15 Application for Application for licensure by licensure by examination. examination. 15- -5 5 Updated language for the verification of date of birth documentation.
69 69- -15 Application Application completion and completion and deadlines. deadlines. 15- -6 6 Triple-stamped pending hearing for updates in the regulation process.
69 69- -15 15- -7 7 Examination for Examination for cosmetic tattoo cosmetic tattoo artists, tattoo artists, tattoo artists, or body artists, or body piercers. piercers. Triple-stamped pending hearing for updates in the regulation process.
69 69- -15 Examination Examination behavior. behavior. 15- -8 8 Added language to include electronic devices as prohibited items in the examination room.
69 69- -15 Issuance and Issuance and renewal of licenses. renewal of licenses. 15- -9 9 Triple-stamped pending hearing for updates in the regulation process.
69 69- -15 15- -10 10 Display of license Display of license and inspection and inspection certificate. certificate. Updated language for consistency with other professions licensed by the board.
69 69- -15 Inspections Inspections generated by a generated by a complaint. complaint. 15- -11 11 Minor language corrections.
69 69- -15 Continuing Continuing education for education for license renewal. license renewal. 15- -12 12 Minor language corrections.
69 69- -15 Reporting Reporting continuing continuing education. education. 15- -13 13 Revocation
69 69- -15 Cosmetic tattoo, Cosmetic tattoo, tattoo, and body tattoo, and body piercing piercing establishment establishment licensing and licensing and renewal. renewal. 15- -14 14 Removed outdated language.
Will need proposed through KDHE. 69 69- -15 Cosmetic tattoo Cosmetic tattoo artist, tattoo artist, artist, tattoo artist, and body piercer and body piercer practice standards; practice standards; restrictions. restrictions. 15- -15 15 Updated maintenance of client records from 5 years to one year. Included electronic form as an acceptable form of information given to consumers for potential complications and aftercare. Added language for jewelry standards
Updated language to be consistent with cosmetology profession regulations. Requires establishments licensed after proposed regulations are effective to have a separate processing room and sink to sterilize reusable instruments. 69 69- -15 Establishment Establishment standards. standards. 15- -16 16 Updated separation requirements and animal prohibition language to be consistent with cosmetology profession regulations.
Removed required equipment regulation language. 69 69- -15 Prohibitions. Prohibitions. 15- -17 17 Updated language for apprentices or practitioners providing services with a communicable disease or to someone with a communicable disease.
69 69- -15 Processing Processing methods for methods for contaminated and contaminated and potentially potentially contaminated contaminated instruments. instruments. 15- -18 18 Updated language for the process of cleaning reusable instruments. Added language for nonelectrical versus electrical (consistent with cosmetology profession regulations).
69 69- -15 15- -19 19 Updated title to include the storage of reusable instruments. Instrument storage Instrument storage prior to prior to sterilization. sterilization.
Added more specific language regarding the process for sterilization. 69 69- -15 Sterilization Sterilization process. process. 15- -20 20 Allows for disposable only establishments and removes requirement for an autoclave if disposable only. Updated language for spore tests being completed weekly instead of quarterly.
Added specific language for handwashing procedures. 69 69- -15 Handwashing Handwashing and gloves. and gloves. 15- -21 21 Added language for the use of hand sanitizer in between services but not as an alternative for handwashing. Added specific language for proper disposal of gloves.
69 69- -15 15- -22 Linens. Linens. 22 Revocation
69 69- -15 Instruments and Instruments and single single- -use storage. use storage. 15- -23 23 Specified language for storage of sterilized instruments and single-use items (consistent with cosmetology profession regulations).
69 69- -15 15- -24 24 Revocation Chemical storage. Chemical storage.
69 69- -15 15- -25 25 Specified language for proper disposal of sharp objects and documentation requirements. Handling body art Handling body art procedure waste. procedure waste.
Updated language to require waste receptacles be provided in each procedure area and restroom. 69 69- -15 15- -26 26 Added language to specify waste disposed of in waste receptacles outside of the procedure area must not be waste from body art procedures. Waste receptacles. Waste receptacles.
Updated language specifically for dispensing of products to prevent cross contamination (consistent with cosmetology professions regulations). 69 69- -15 Cosmetic tattoo Cosmetic tattoo and tattoo and tattoo procedures. procedures. 15- -27 27 Updated language for cleaning procedure sites with antiseptic. Updated language for disposal of single-use items (consistent with cosmetology professions regulations).
69 69- -15 Preparation and Preparation and aftercare of aftercare of treatment area on treatment area on 15- -28 28 Revocation client. client.
Updated language specifically for dispensing of products to prevent cross contamination (consistent with cosmetology professions regulations). 69 69- -15 Body piercing Body piercing procedures. procedures. 15- -29 29 Updated language for cleaning procedure sites with antiseptic. Updated language for disposal of single-use items (consistent with cosmetology professions regulations).
69 69- -15 15- -30 Fees. Fees. 30 No updates.