(a) The studio shall provide a written report of any infection or allergic reaction resulting from a body piercing or the application of a tattoo to the department within five working days of its occurrence or knowledge thereof. The report shall include:
  (1) the name of the affected client;
  (2) the name and address of the studio or temporary location where the tattoo or body piercing was performed;
  (3) the complete legal name of the artist;
  (4) the date the tattoo or piercing was performed;
  (5) the specific color or colors of the tattoo or type of jewelry used for the piercing and, when available, the manufacturer's catalogue or identification number of each color or type of jewelry used;
  (6) the location of the infection and the location on the body where the tattoo or piercing was applied;
  (7) the name and address of the health care practitioner, if any; and
  (8) any other information considered relevant to the situation.
(b) The department shall use these reports in their efforts to identify the source of the adverse reaction(s) and to take action to prevent its recurrence.

Source Note: The provisions of this §229.410 adopted to be effective April 23, 2000, 25 TexReg 3272; amended to be effective January 1, 2005, 29 TexReg 11982