scars, acne scars, age spots and skin discoloration due to loss
of pigmentation.
"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
"Facial tattoo." A tattoo applied above the neck, including,
but not limited to, eyelids, eyebrows or lips.
"Infectious disease." A disease of humans or animals
resulting from a transmissible infection, whether or not patent,
apparent, inapparent, latent, clinical or subclinical.
"Registry." The Tattoo, Body-piercing and Corrective
Cosmetic Artists Central Registry established under section 4.
"Sanitization." The reduction of the population of
microorganisms to safe levels as determined by public health
officials.
"Sterilization." The process of destruction of the forms of
life by physical or chemical means.
"Tattoo." The indelible mark, figure or decorative design
introduced by insertion of nontoxic dyes or pigments into or
under the subcutaneous portion of the skin or by the production
of scars upon the body of a live human being.
"Tattoo artist." A individual who performs tattooing or
operates, conducts or manages a tattoo establishment.
"Tattooing." The process by which the skin is marked or
colored by insertion of nontoxic dyes or pigments into or under
the subcutaneous portion of the skin so as to form indelible
marks for cosmetic or figurative purposes.
"Temporary establishment." An establishment that:
(1) performs tattooing, body piercing or both;
(2) is operated by an individual registered under this
act; and
(3) operates outside of a registered facility at a fixed
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