Stamp of approval: New law requires certification for Florida tattoo artists

  New laws governing Florida tattoo artists and shops will go into effect January 1, 2012 in which oversight and licensing will go from the county level to the state level and each tattoo artist will…Continue

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Started by Brent Allen, Tattoo Network in Tattoo News Jan 18.

Tattoo Artists Call For Regulation

By Jake Taylor --- POCATELLO, Idaho -- At a tattoo convention in Pocatello, some are calling for government intervention in the industry to stop the spread of disease.Over the weekend, crowds of…Continue

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Started by Brent Allen, Tattoo Network in Tattoo News Jan 18.

Kitchen ink: Tattoos have become the new must-have accessory in restaurant kitchens

Stephanie Izard looks like the girl next door, all T-shirt and curly pony tail. Until she wipes the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand. And then you see it.“Cooking is an art and…Continue

Started by Brent Allen, Tattoo Network in Tattoo News Dec 4, 2011.

Oregon House endorses legislation allowing regulation, fees for tattoo conventions

by Michelle ColeSALEM -- There's the Oregon Ink Tattoo Expo in Eugene and Tattoo Expo in Portland. Now state lawmakers are trying to catch up with the trend. The Oregon House on Thursday endorsed…Continue

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Started by Brent Allen, Tattoo Network in Tattoo News Sep 4, 2011.