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Board grants five‑year variance for local nurse to continue ear‑piercing service
Summary
The Concord Board of Health approved a five‑year extension of a variance that allows a registered nurse to provide ear‑piercing services without obtaining a full body‑art permit; staff reported no complaints during the trial year and the applicant maintains documentation, follow‑up and liability insurance.
The Concord Board of Health voted June 17 to grant a five‑year extension of a variance that permits a local nurse to perform ear piercing without holding a full body‑art permit.
Megan Mcmana (spelled as given in the record), who identified herself as a Concord resident and a board‑certified nurse practitioner with an active, unencumbered license, told the board she has performed nearly 200 ear piercings over the past year with no complaints and maintains consent forms, follow‑up surveys and liability insurance. “I do have all the appropriate insurance and liability insurance which will auto‑renew on July 3rd,” she said.
Board members discussed the appropriate extension length and staff recommended a longer term given the lack of complaints and the applicant’s health credentials. A motion to approve a five‑year extension for Bright Spot Piercing was made and carried by voice vote.
Staff asked the applicant to continue standard reporting pathways (consent forms that list the health director for complaints) and said they would monitor for any future concerns or changes to body‑art regulations.
