Tattoo & Body Piercing Establishments

The Department of Health Food & Consumer Protection division issues permits to tattoo and body piercing artists and establishments and conducts inspections to ensure that tattoos and body piercings are done in a safe and healthy manner.

Each artist and facility must obtain a permit. Studios are inspected to ensure appropriate sterilization and sanitation of equipment, single use items are not reused, records are kept appropriately, and preventable sources of infection minimized. A facility may also be inspected in response to a complaint.