Supplement No. 12
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CHAPTER 9
BODY ART CODE
Art. I.
In General, §9-1100 - §9-1112
Art. II.
Temporary Body Art Establishments and Technicians, and Mobile Body Art Vehicles,
§9-2100 - §9-2103
Art. III. Administration and Enforcement
Div. 1. In General, §9-3100 - §9-3108
Div. 2. Inspections, §9-3200 - §9-3203
Art. IV. Fees and Penalties, §9-4100 - §9-4101
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
SEC. 9-1100.
DEFINITIONS.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have, unless the context indicates otherwise, the meaning
ascribed to them:
(1)
Antiseptic means an agent that destroys disease-causing microorganisms on human skin or mucosa.
(2)
Biochemical waste means any solid or liquid waste which may present a threat of infection to
humans, including nonliquid tissue, body parts, blood, blood products, and body fluids from humans
and other primates; laboratory and veterinary wastes which contain human disease-causing agents;
and discarded sharps. The following are also included: (a) used, absorbent materials saturated with
blood, blood products, body fluids or excretions or secretions contaminated with visible blood and
absorbent materials saturated with blood or blood products that have dried; and (b) non-absorbent,
disposable devices that have been contaminated with blood, but have not been treated by an approved
method.
(3)
Body art, body art procedure or procedure means the practice of applying physical body
adornment to an individual using such invasive methods as body piercing, tattooing, cosmetic
tattooing, branding, scarification, or similar procedures. This term does not include ear piercing or
any procedures performed by a physician, surgeon, chiropractor, acupuncturist, dentist, dental
hygienist, funeral director, embalmer, nurse, optometrist, physician assistant, or podiatrist licensed
pursuant to Chapter 225, Illinois Compiled Statutes, and amendments thereto.
(4)
Body art establishment or establishment means any temporary or permanent place or premises
where body art procedures are performed.
(5)
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