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 and includes all products so labeled.
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 gun.
BODY PIERCING
Any method of inserting a needle into the body to place jewelry in
the perforation produced by the needle. Establishments and/or individuals
involved in the piercing of earlobes (only) using approved ear-piercing guns
are subject only to the general rules and regulations, found in § 503-2
of this chapter.
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
Any room or space where piercing is practiced or where the business
of piercing is conducted or any part thereof.
SANITARY
Clean and free of agents of infection or disease.
SANITIZED
Effective bacterial treatment by a process that provides sufficient
concentration of chemicals for enough time to reduce the bacteria count including
pathogens to a safe level on equipment.
STERILIZATION
Holding in an autoclave for 30 minutes, at 20 pounds' pressure, at
a temperature of 275° F.
Mobile piercing studios shall not be allowed to operate in Walpole.
If any section, paragraph, sentences, clause, phrase or word of this
chapter shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, that decision
shall not affect any other portion of these regulations.