Title 31, Chapter 40, Section 5
( 31-40-5)
(a) The Department of Human Resources and county boards of health
shall have the power to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations
to ensure the protection of the public health. Such rules and
regulations shall prescribe reasonable standards for health and
safety of tattoo studios with regard to: (1) Location and cleanliness of facilities; (2) Sterilization and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration guidelines for the prevention and spread of
infectious diseases by all personnel; (3) Informed consent by the person receiving a tattoo; (4) Procedures for ensuring adequate explanation to consumers of
the proper subsequent care of a tattoo; and (5) Proper use and maintenance of tattoo equipment, including dyes
and pigments. (b) County boards of health are empowered to adopt and promulgate
supplementary rules and regulations consistent with those adopted
and promulgated by the department. |