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IN SB0158
Bill
Status
3/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Ruckelshaus
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AI Summary
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Prohibits performing or offering to perform scleral tattooing (eyeball tattooing) in Indiana, effective July 1, 2018
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Defines scleral tattooing as inserting pigment on, in, or under ocular surfaces including the conjunctiva using needles, scalpels, or related equipment
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Exempts licensed health care professionals when performing the procedure within the scope of their practice
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Violations carry civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, as determined by the court
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Attorney general has authority to investigate complaints, seek injunctions, and pursue civil penalties, with enforcement costs reimbursed from collected penalties
Legislative Description
Scleral tattooing. Defines "scleral tattooing". Prohibits the act of performing or offering to perform scleral tattooing. Provides an exception for the act of a licensed health care professional when the act is performed in the scope of the health care professional's practice. Provides that the attorney general: (1) has authority to receive and investigate complaints regarding violations of the statute; (2) may seek civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation of the statute; and (3) may seek an injunction to restrain a person from continuing to violate the statute.
Last Action
Public Law 50
3/13/2018