Upon completion of the tattoo or saline tattoo removal, a tattoo and saline tattoo removal artist shall apply an antibacterial ointment to the area with a single-use cotton swab, gauze pad, or wooden tongue depressor which shall be immediately discarded. After application of the antibacterial ointment, the artist shall apply a clean bandage. The artist shall provide written instructions regarding the proper care and precautions for a new or newly removed tattoo to each patron. Care instructions shall include the following recommendations:
S.D. Admin. R. 44:12:01:32
General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17(8).
Law Implemented: SDCL 9-34-17, 34-1-17(8).