All sterile equipment and supplies must be stored in a closed dust-proof container in such a manner as to prevent being contaminated. All needles and tubes must be packaged prior to autoclaving either individually or in quantities for individual tattoos. Autoclave packages must be constructed so that the contents are visible without opening the package. Autoclave packages containing equipment, which has been autoclaved, must be dated with an expiration date. The expiration date may not exceed 30 days from the date autoclaved sterile equipment may not be used after the expiration date without being re-sterilized. A tattoo machine must be stored in a manner that will prevent contamination.
(1975 Code, § 26-35)