32-3231. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Administer" means the direct application of or dispensing or furnishing a prescription medication or a prescription-only device, whether by injection or any other means, to the body of a patient by a health professional or by the health professional's authorized agent at the direction of the health professional.
2. " Aesthetician" has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-501.
3. " Cosmetic purpose" means for the purpose of beautifying, preserving or conferring comeliness, excluding therapeutic massage and manipulations.
4. " Department" means the department of health services.
5. " Directly supervised" means a health professional who is licensed in this state and whose scope of practice allows the supervision supervises the use of a laser or IPL device for cosmetic purposes while the health professional is present at the facility where and when the device is being used.
6. " Indirect supervision" means supervision by a health professional who is licensed in this state, whose scope of practice allows the supervision and who is readily accessible by telecommunication.
7. " IPL device" has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-516.
8. " Laser" has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-516.
9. " Laser technician" means a person who is or has been certified by the department pursuant to its rules and this article.
10. " Registrant" means a person or entity that owns or operates a laser or IPL device for which the application for registration is on file with the department and that is in compliance with department rules.