Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 64-80-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule establishes requirements regarding the business of body piercing. This rule should be read in conjunction with the provisions of W. Va. Code '16-37-1 et seq.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code ''16-37-4 and 16-1-4.1.3. Filing Date. -- May 4, 2001.1.4. Effective Date. -- July 1, 2001.1.5. Applicability. -- This rule applies to any person who engages in the business of body piercing, or who proposes to do so, except: 1.5.a. Health care providers licensed under Chapter Thirty (30) of the W. Va. Code; and1.5.b. Persons who use a mechanized, pre-sterilized ear-piercing system that penetrates the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear.1.6. Enforcement. -- This rule is enforced by the Director of the Division of Health.[1]