February 20, 2012 at 6:13 pm #38636
KatieScarlett
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@katiescarlett

i have a question. i recently acquired some information (totally by accident) that leads me to believe (almost positively) that a local well-known artist in my area may have AIDS.

i am just curious – can someone be hired to tattoo with a communicable disease like this? and do they have to disclose it to their clients? (i dont know if it matters but i live in NJ).

i don’t really have an opinion on the matter at this point and not trying to start a debate/argument. i am just curious about it. i suppose there is always that risk that they could accidentally nick themselves or have a hole in their glove so i was just curious if they HAVE to disclose by law or anything? does anyone know?

February 20, 2012 at 8:38 pm #121979
mrchen
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@mrchen

Im a sure it would be legal for them to tattoo (laws are stupid) but an accident could happen, I wouldnt take the chance………they need to find another line of work that doesnt involve my blood

February 20, 2012 at 8:42 pm #121981
DavidJednat
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@davidjednat

In my area you can’t get a tattooing license if you have a blood borne communicable disease. This includes HIV and Hep C.

February 20, 2012 at 8:44 pm #121984
anonymous
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@anonymous

I can why the client would have to disclose it, but I am uncertain as to why the artist would be expected to disclose it. Call the health department and ask them.

February 20, 2012 at 9:37 pm #121993
KatieScarlett
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@katiescarlett
DavidJednat;107779 wrote:
In my area you can’t get a tattooing license if you have a blood borne communicable disease. This includes HIV and Hep C.

What if they contracted disease after becoming licensed?

February 21, 2012 at 1:09 am #122004
DavidJednat
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@davidjednat

We get tested and re-certified every year.

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