Maine tattoo waiver requirements
Maine tattoo practitioners must collect and maintain specific client information and documentation as part of each tattoo procedure.
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Tattoo waiver requirements in Maine
According to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Chapter 210, Rules Relating to Tattooing, client records and related documentation must include the following:
Client information
Record the client’s name, residential address, age, and signature before tattooing begins.
Photo identification
Record the picture identification used to verify the client and the serial number of that identification.
Tattoo procedure details
Record the date of the tattoo procedure. The client must also receive a receipt showing the establishment name and address, practitioner’s name and signature, and the type and location of the tattoo.
Health disclosure
Obtain the client’s medical history and record the information on a medical history questionnaire.
Health risks
Advise clients of possible tattoo complications, including additional risks associated with diabetes or severe skin infections, and ask about any history of latex allergy.
Aftercare instructions
Provide written and verbal tattoo aftercare instructions and keep a signed copy of the written instructions with the client’s permanent record.
Procedure restrictions
Do not tattoo anyone under 18 or anyone who is obviously under the influence of alcohol or chemical substances.
Recordkeeping
Keep client records at the tattoo establishment, make them available for inspection, and retain them for at least two years.
Source
Tattoo waiver and recordkeeping requirements in Maine are defined by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services under 10-144A, Chapter 210, Rules Relating to Tattooing.Â
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Frequently asked questions
What must a Maine tattoo studio do if it becomes aware of a tattoo-related infection?
The person owning or operating the establishment must report the infection to the Department within 24 hours and refer the affected client to a physician.
Can a Maine tattoo practitioner work at a convention or tattoo trade show?
Yes, but only at a tattoo trade show approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. The event must use an approved building with appropriate running water, handwashing facilities, and toilets. Ordinary temporary, open-air, trailer, and mobile tattoo locations are prohibited.
Does a Maine tattoo practitioner need a separate license for each operating location?
Yes. Chapter 210 provides that a tattoo practitioner license is issued for a specific approved establishment, so a separate license is required for each operating location. Maine law continues to require tattoo practitioners to be licensed by the Department.
Do sterilized instruments remain sterile indefinitely if their packaging is unopened?
No. Under Chapter 210, steam-sterilized instruments that have been stored for six months without being used are no longer considered sterile and must be sterilized again before use.
How often does a Maine tattoo studio need to spore test its autoclave?
At least once each month. Records of the spore tests and sterilization monitoring must be available for inspection for at least one year.
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