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COMMITTEE REPORT
March 26, 2002
H. 4593
Introduced by Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
S. Printed 3/26/02--S.
Read the first time February 5, 2002.
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (H. 4593) to approve regulations of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, relating to standards for permitting body piercing, designated as Regulation Document Number 2623, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
HARVEY S. PEELER, JR. for Committee.
TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PERMITTING BODY PIERCING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2623, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The regulations of the Department of Health And Environmental Control, relating to Standards For Permitting Body Piercing, designated as Regulation Document Number 2623, and submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the 1976 Code, are approved.
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
The South Carolina General Assembly enacted the Body Piercing Act (Act 249), codified at South Carolina Code Section 44-32-10 et seq., that became effective October 1, 2000. Pursuant to the Act, this new regulation will establish standards for the permitting and inspection of body piercing establishments and body piercing technicians.
Discussion of New Regulation:
Section 100 of the proposed new regulation addresses definitions, a reference listing of departmental and nondepartmental publications, facility permitting requirements, and exceptions.
Section 200 addresses methods used in enforcing the regulations, i.e., investigations, inspections, probation, and consultations.
Section 300 addresses reference to the types of enforcement actions which may be taken by the department, and the classifications of violations and the appeal process.
Section 400 directs that policies and procedures be developed, implemented, and revised appropriately with an established time period for review.
Section 500 addresses staff training and qualifications to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws in accordance with professional organizational standards, and personnel requirements.
Section 600 addresses reporting requirements to the department for accidents or incidents, fire/disasters, administrator change, and facility closure.
Section 700 addresses client record content and maintenance.
Section 800 addresses client procedures and services provided, including procedures for minors.
Section 900 addresses informed consent and client rights to include informed consent for treatment, grievance procedures, confidentiality of client records, freedom from abuse, and privacy during piercing procedures.
Section 1000 directs the facility be maintained to perform the functions for which it is designed, and be free from fire hazards.
Section 1100 addresses infection control and housekeeping, including hepatitis B screening.
Section 1200 addresses emergency procedures.
Section 1300 addresses fire prevention requirements, including arrangements for fire department response, inspections, and fire response training.
Section 1400 addresses facility accommodations to include that a facility shall have a room for the purpose of disinfecting and sterilization of equipment that shall be physically separate from the room used for body piercing procedures to avoid cross-contamination of equipment.
Section 1500 requires mobile units to meet the current and existing standards of the state, federal, and local department of transportation for permitting and safe operation of the vehicle.
Section 1600 adds a severability clause.
Section 1700 addresses conditions that have not been addressed in these regulations.
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