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Crist signs tattoo regulation into Florida law
Gov. Charlie Crist signed a measure establishing new tattoo regulations into law on Friday.
The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Mary Brandenburg, D-West Palm Beach.
The new law requires that no individual under the age of 16 be tattooed, except for medical reasons by a doctor or dentist. The proposal also calls for any individual under the age of 18 receiving a tattoo to be accompanied by their permanent adult guardian.
The new regulations also require tattoo artists be licensed by the Florida Department of Health, which will provide classes concerning blood-borne pathogens that must be completed for obtaining or renewing a license. All tattooing must be done in a facility licensed for tattoo artistry by the Health Department.
“The absence of statewide regulations of the tattoo industry in Florida has allowed unnecessary health risks,” Brandenburg said in a statement. “I am proud of the collaboration with tattoo artists and medical professionals on legislation that will protect the public health and help the tattoo industry. House Bill 729 constitutes a big step toward helping prevent the spread of infections and communicable diseases.”
The Florida Medical Association, the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Florida Professional Tattoo Artists Guild, Florida Blood Services, the Florida Association of Beauty Professionals, and the Florida Professional Tattoo Artists Guild supported the legislation
The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Mary Brandenburg, D-West Palm Beach.
The new law requires that no individual under the age of 16 be tattooed, except for medical reasons by a doctor or dentist. The proposal also calls for any individual under the age of 18 receiving a tattoo to be accompanied by their permanent adult guardian.
The new regulations also require tattoo artists be licensed by the Florida Department of Health, which will provide classes concerning blood-borne pathogens that must be completed for obtaining or renewing a license. All tattooing must be done in a facility licensed for tattoo artistry by the Health Department.
“The absence of statewide regulations of the tattoo industry in Florida has allowed unnecessary health risks,” Brandenburg said in a statement. “I am proud of the collaboration with tattoo artists and medical professionals on legislation that will protect the public health and help the tattoo industry. House Bill 729 constitutes a big step toward helping prevent the spread of infections and communicable diseases.”
The Florida Medical Association, the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Florida Professional Tattoo Artists Guild, Florida Blood Services, the Florida Association of Beauty Professionals, and the Florida Professional Tattoo Artists Guild supported the legislation
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