As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ANTIBACTERIAL SOLUTION
Any solution used to retard the growth of bacteria, approved for
application to human skin as indicated on the product label.
BODY PIERCER
Any person who performs piercing of any part of the body other than
the earlobe which is pierced by use of an appropriate piercing device.
BODY PIERCING
Any method of inserting a needle into the body, other than in the
earlobe, to place jewelry in the perforation produced by the needle. Establishments
and/or individuals involved in the piercing of earlobes (only) must comply
with relevant OSHA requirements.
MINOR
Any person under the age of 18.
OPERATOR
Any person who owns, controls, operates, conducts or manages any
piercing establishment, whether actually performing the work of piercing or
not.
PIERCING STUDIO/SALON
Any room or space where piercing is practiced or where the business
of piercing is conducted.
SANITIZATION
The cleaning process that provides sufficient concentration of chemicals
to reduce the bacteria count, including pathogens, to a safe level on equipment.
Sterilization not sanitization should be the goal.
SCARRING
Cutting of the skin with a scalpel or other sharp instrument. This
procedure is banned.
SKIN IMPLANTS
Introduction of metal or other materials under the skin.
STERILIZATION
A.
A process which kills all bacteria or spores on an object.
B.
The process of holding items in an autoclave for 30 minutes, at 20 pounds
pressure, at a temperature of 275° F., after the autoclave has reached
the proper temperature and pressure, not from a cold start.
No tattooing is allowed in the Town of Middleton, Massachusetts, until
regulations have been adopted by the Board of Health or the State Department
of Public Health.
If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
regulation is declared invalid for any reason, that decision will not be applicable
to the remaining portions of these regulations.