Bill > H308

This bill aims to regulate the practice of body art, including tattooing, piercing, branding, and other forms of body modification. Key provisions include: - Requiring practitioners to obtain a license from the Department of Public Health and body art establishments to obtain a permit. Certain medical professionals and ear piercing using a pre-sterilized stud and clasp system are exempt. - Establishing training, health, and safety requirements for practitioners, including coursework in anatomy, infection control, and first aid. - Regulating the operation of body art establishments, including requirements for workstations, sterilization equipment, and sanitation procedures. - Prohibiting certain types of body art procedures, such as piercing of the uvula or genital area, unless performed by a licensed medical professional. - Allowing the Department of Public Health to suspend or revoke licenses and permits for violations, and establishing criminal and civil penalties for noncompliance. The overall purpose of the bill is to protect public health and safety by ensuring body art is performed in a sanitary, regulated environment by properly trained practitioners.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H308