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Tattoodesign.com - Tattoo LawsTattoodesign.com - Tattoo Laws
Links relating to laws for the tattoo industry in a variety of countries.
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ArizonaArizona
House Bill regarding tattoo parlors and minors. [HB2488 - 422R - I Ver]
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ArizonaArizona
Senate Bill regarding tattoo parlors and minors. [SB1102 - 422R - H Ver]
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ArizoniaArizonia
House Bill, revised, regarding tattoo parlors and minors. [HB2513 - 431R - I Ver]
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ArizoniaArizonia
Fact sheet regarding tattooing, body piercing, and minors. [H.B. 2124]
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ArkansasArkansas
Department of Health FAQ for tattoo and permanent cosmetic artists.
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AustraliaAustralia
Skin penetration procedures act: 1994.
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Canada: Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Personal ServicesCanada: Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Personal Services
Guidelines regarding infection prevention and control for piercing, tattooing, and electrolysis. By the Division of Nosocomial and Occupational Infections, Laboratory Centre for Disease Control (LCDC).
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DelawareDelaware
State code relating to body piercing, tattooing, or branding consent for minors. [House Bill 93]
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IowaIowa
Legislative information regarding piercings from the Iowa Legislative Information System.
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Maine: Body Piercing StatutesMaine: Body Piercing Statutes
Professions and Occupations section regarding body piercing. Includes; definitions, safety standards, piercing of minors, license requirements, rules, penalties, and compliance and restriction information.
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MarylandMaryland
House Bill regarding tattoo artists and body piercing artists. [HB 0386, December 1997]
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MarylandMaryland
Senate Bill regarding tattoo artists and body piercing artists. (Dec. 1997)
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Massachusetts: Body Art InformationMassachusetts: Body Art Information
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Health Quality Management Regulations set forth a model code for the practice of body art and for the maintenance and operation of body art.
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New Jersey State Sanitary Code Chapter 8 - Body Art ProceduresNew Jersey State Sanitary Code Chapter 8 - Body Art Procedures
PDF document that includes all the rules and regulations, penalties and required procedures governing body art in the state of New Jersey [PDF]
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New York City Department of Health - Facts on Tattoo LicensingNew York City Department of Health - Facts on Tattoo Licensing
A fact-sheet on Tattoo Licensing from the NYC DOH.
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OregonOregon
Tattooing Licensing Program from the State of Oregon Health Licensing Office.
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OregonOregon
Body Piercing Licensing Program from the State of Oregon Health Licensing Office. Regulations, licensing information and fees, safety campaign, and a newsletter.
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South DakotaSouth Dakota
Laws and guidelines set forth regarding sanitation requirements for tattooing and body piercing establishments. [Section 44:12]
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State Statutes and LegislationState Statutes and Legislation
An alphabetical listing by state to various session laws, administrative codes, rules, and government maintained sites.
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TexasTexas
Legislature regarding the licensing, health, and safety of tattooists and piercers. [76(R) SB 61]
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Texas Department of Health Services - Tattoo and Body Piercing StudiosTexas Department of Health Services - Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios
Provides general information, rules and regulations, and studio requirements.
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UtahUtah
House Bill regarding parental consent laws relating to body piercing and tattooing. [HB 390]
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