PHS.7.1.280 Physical Examinations

The Division may require a practitioner to submit to a practicing physician for a physical examination whenever the practitioner is suspected of having any infectious or contagious disease that may be transmitted by tattooing or body piercing. The expense of the physical exam shall be paid by the practitioner. Any practitioner notified to appear for a physical examination shall immediately cease working as a tattooist and/or body piercer until he or she receives a certificate from a practicing physician that he or she is not inflicted with any infectious or contagious condition that may be transmitted by the practice of tattooing or body piercing.