Code of the District of Columbia

§ 47–2853.76a. Scope of practice for body artists.

For the purposes of this part, the practice of body art does not include:

(1) A licensed physician or surgeon performing body art services for medical reasons;

(2) A licensed funeral director performing body-piercing or tattooing services as required by that profession;

(3) Laser tattoo removal procedures; or

(4) Skin treatment procedures such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion.