Bill > LD116

This bill prohibits the use of piercing guns in body piercing procedures throughout Maine. Specifically, the legislation defines a "piercing gun" as a mechanical device that forces a single-use stud or needle through the skin to create a body piercing, and it completely bans the use of such devices for any body piercing, including ear piercings. The bill modifies existing state law by removing the previous exemption that allowed piercing guns for earlobe piercings and creates a new statutory prohibition against their use. This means that any professional performing a body piercing, whether on the ear, lip, tongue, nose, or eyebrow, will no longer be permitted to use a piercing gun and will need to use alternative piercing methods. The motivation behind the bill appears to be improving safety and hygiene in body piercing practices, though the specific rationale is not explicitly stated in the legislative text.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=116&snum=132