New Regulations Proposed for Tattoo and Body Piercing
According to a recent article on NBC Los Angeles, the California legislature is considering a bill to regulate and license tattoo parlors. Currently, there are no state regulations for tattoo and body piercing parlors, even though there are licensing requirements for manicurists and hair salons. This is despite the fact that it is possible to spread hepatitis and other blood-borne disease via tattooing and tattoos are permanent, unlike manicures and hair cuts.
The bill has cleared a senate committee and is likely to pass through the legislature. The Governor vetoed a similar measure last year, however. The bill is supported by the Alliance of Professional Tattooists and Association of Professional Piercers.
