Licensing and Regulations

Tattoodesign.com - Tattoo Laws Tattoodesign.com - Tattoo Laws- Links relating to laws for the tattoo industry in a variety of countries. Maine: Body Piercing Statutes Maine: Body Piercing Statutes- Professions and Occupations section regarding body piercing. Includes; definitions, safety standards, piercing of minors, license requirements, rule… Texas Department of Health Services - Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios Texas Department of Health Services - Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios- Provides general information, rules and regulations, and studio requirements. Texas Texas- Legislature regarding the licensing, health, and safety of tattooists and piercers. [76(R) SB 61] South Dakota South Dakota- Laws and guidelines set forth regarding sanitation requirements for tattooing and body piercing establishments. [Section 44:12] Maryland Maryland- House Bill regarding tattoo artists and body piercing artists. [HB 0386, December 1997] Arizona Arizona- House Bill, revised, regarding tattoo parlors and minors. [HB2513 - 431R - I Ver] Arizona Arizona- Fact sheet regarding tattooing, body piercing, and minors. [H.B. 2124] Utah Utah- House Bill regarding parental consent laws relating to body piercing and tattooing. [HB 390] Maryland Maryland- Senate Bill regarding tattoo artists and body piercing artists. (Dec. 1997)