10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 210, § 6 - RECORDS

A. The information taken in each patron's medical history and questionnaire, as required in section (4) (TBA), shall be recorded on the medical history questionnaire form."

B. Permanent records for each patron, including a signed copy of the written aftercare instructions provided to the patron, shall be maintained by the person operating the establishment. Before the tattooing operation begins, the patron shall be required to personally enter on a record form provided for such establishments, the date, his or her name, address, age, and a picture identification used as proof, with serial number of identification used and his or her signature. The tattoo practitioner shall verify the information entered is correct. Such records shall be maintained in the tattoo establishment and shall be available at all times for examination upon request.

C. Records shall be retained for a period of not less than two (2) years. In the event of a change of ownership or closing of the business, all records shall be made available to the Department. The tattoo practitioner shall issue a receipt to each patron setting forth the name and address of the establishment, along with the practitioner's name, signature, type, and location of the tattoo.

D. A copy of the most recent inspection report shall be maintained at the establishment and the establishment shall post a notice advising patrons that a copy of the most recent inspection report is available for review by interested parties (sample notice is attached).

E. All infections resulting from the practice of tattooing which become known to the tattoo practitioner shall be reported to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours by the person owning or operating the tattooing establishment, and the infected client shall be referred to a physician. (Critical)

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10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 210, § 6