P.R. Laws tit. 24, § 537
The tattoo artist as well as the owner or administrator of a tattoo studio shall inform the client, verbally and in writing, about how to care for the tattooed area and that the tattoo is permanent and irreversible. The client shall sign a statement indicating that he or she has read and understood the instructions given, a copy of which shall be kept at the tattoo studio for a term of six (6) months.
The written statement shall contain the following information:
(a) The name and license number of the tattoo artist and the address and telephone number of the tattoo studio;
(b) instructions indicating that the tattooed area must not [be] exposed to direct sunlight for at least two (2) weeks and that sterile gauze must be used to frequently clean the area, and
(c) instructions advising the client to consult a physician if any signs of infection should appear or if any allergic reaction [should occur].
History —Oct. 18, 1999, No. 318, § 8, eff. 90 days after Oct. 18, 1999.