Utah Code § 26B-7-418

Scarification safety requirements
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(1) A body art facility that practices or instructs scarification shall:
(a) practice scarification procedures in a dedicated enclosed room that is not used for any other
purpose;
(b) obtain proof of age before performing a scarification procedure; and
(c) provide a client, in writing, with:
(i) instructions regarding proper care for the skin during the healing process after a scarification
procedure, including warning signs of infection; and
(ii) information about how to report an injury to the department.
(2) The department shall establish rules to ensure that a body art facility that practices or instructs
scarification has adequate policies and procedures in place for client safety, including rules that
address:
(a) clothing;
(b) personal protective equipment;
(c) use of single-use instruments;
(d) sanitization and disposal of tools; and
(e) cleaning and bandaging a client's skin.
(3) The Office of Professional Licensure Review shall:
(a) review the practice and instruction of scarification; and
(b) report findings and recommendations to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee
on or before November 1, 2026.

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