HB1222 - Laser hair removal; restrict the practice of to certain health professionals.

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An Act Relating To The Practice Of Using A Laser To Accomplish Laser Hair Removal By A Laser Practitioner; To Provide That A Laser Practitioner Shall Only Perform Laser Hair Removal Using Lasers Approved By The Fda For Noninvasive Procedures; To Prohibit Persons From Performing Laser Hair Removal Unless The Person Holds The Appropriate License Or Certificate To Practice As A Health Professional; To Provide That A Laser Practitioner Who Is Not A Physician Must Complete A Laser Practitioner Training And Education Program; To Provide That A Laser Hair Removal Facility Must Be Overseen By A Physician; To Provide That A Physician Shall Establish Proper Protocols For Laser Hair Removal Provided At A Facility, Including Complication Management; To Provide That A Laser Practitioner Must Follow All Written Procedure Protocols Established And Revised By A Physician; To Provide That A Physician Shall Not Be Required To Be Physically Present Or To Supervise Laser Hair Removal Procedures, But May Be Available For Communication During The Procedure; To Provide That A Laser Practitioner Shall Be Permitted To Perform Laser Hair Removal On A Patient Without The Prior Evaluation Or Referral Of Such Patient By A Physician; To Provide That This Act Does Not Prohibit A Person From Engaging In The Practice For Which They Are Duly Licensed Or Privileged To Practice Under Any Other Law Of This State; And For Related Purposes.