Or. Admin. Code § 331-915-0015

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024
Section 331-915-0015 - Application Requirements for Tattoo License
(1) An individual applying for licensure to practice tattooing 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 and be accompanied by payment of the required application fee;
(c) Submit documentation having completed blood borne pathogens training from an Office approved provider;
(d) Submit documentation having completed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid training from an Office approved provider;
(e) Submit documentation showing proof of being 18 years of age documentation may include identification listed under OAR 331-030-0000;
(f) Submit proof of having a high school diploma or equivalent; and
(g) Provide documentation of completing a qualifying pathway.
(2) License Pathway 1 - Graduate from an Oregon Licensed Career School for Tattooing:
(a) Submit official transcript from a tattooing career school under ORS 345, and approved by the Office showing proof of completion of required tattooing curriculum as determined by the Office under OAR 331-915-0005;
(b) Pay an examination fee;
(c) Submit passing score of an Office approved written examination in accordance with OAR 331-915-0030(1)(a) within two years from the date of application;
(e) Upon passage of the required examination and before issuance of a license, applicant must pay all license fee; and
(f) An applicant is not required to provide proof of official transcripts in a field of practice if the applicant was previously licensed as a tattoo artist in Oregon.
(3) License Pathway 2 - Individual Qualifying for Licensure Through Reciprocity must:
(a) Submit an affidavit of licensure pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040 demonstrating proof of holding a current license as a tattoo artist, which is active with no current or pending disciplinary action. The licensing requirements must be substantially equivalent to Oregon licensing requirements pursuant to ORS 690.365 or if not substantially equivalent the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Office that the applicant has been working as a tattoo artist with the equivalent of three years of experience which 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 an examination fee;
(c) Submit passing score of an Office approved written examination in accordance with OAR 331-915-0030(1)(a) within two years from the date of application; and
(d) Upon passage of the required examination and before issuance of a license, applicant must pay the required license fee.

Or. Admin. Code § 331-915-0015

HLA 16-2011, f. 12-30-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12; HLA 3-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-1-12 thru 6-25-12; HLA 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-12; HLA 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 1-16-13; HLO 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1/6/2017

Stat. Auth: ORS 345, 676.607, 676.615, 676.625, 690.365, 690.370, 690.385, 690.390, 690, 405, 690.407, 690.410 & 690.415

Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.607, 676.608, 676.612, 676.615, 676.625, 690.350, 690.360, 690.365, 690.370, 690.380, 390.385, 690.390, 690.405, 690.407, 690.410, 690.415 & 2011 OL Ch. 346 § 22 & 35