A Connecticut tattoo technician license may be issued to an applicant who is licensed at the time of application as a tattoo technician in another state of the United States, the District of Columbia or a commonwealth or territory subject to the laws of the United States and who submits:

 

A current license in good standing to practice tattooing from such other state, commonwealth or territory,

 

Documentation of licensed practice in such other state, commonwealth or territory for a period of at least two years immediately preceding application;

 

Documentation of successful completion of a course on prevention of disease transmission and blood-borne pathogens that complies with the standards adopted by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as described in 29 CFR 1910.1030 et seq; and

 

Current certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association in basic first aid.

 

Documentation Requirements

 

 

Written verification of licensure submitted directly from the other state;

 

Completed verification form documenting two years of practice as a tattoo technician in the other state; and

 

Documentation of completion of the blood borne pathogens course and basic first aid certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.