Bill > H247

This bill proposes to regulate the practice of body art, such as piercing, tattooting, branding, and scarification, in the state of Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Requiring all body art practitioners to obtain a license from the Department of Public Health, and all body art facilities to obtain a permit. - Establishing training and safety requirements for body art practitioners, including coursework in anatomy, pathogen prevention, and first aid. - Prohibiting certain forms of body art, such as piercing of the uvula or tongue splitting, unless performed by a licensed medical professional. - Requiring body art facilities to meet sanitation and sterilization standards, including the use of autoclaves and proper disposal of contaminated waste. - Restricting the operation of body art facilities to certain hours and prohibiting their use for other purposes like food service. - Authorizing the Department of Public Health to suspend or revoke licenses and permits for violations of the regulations. - Imposing criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law. The goal of this bill is to protect public health and safety by regulating the body art industry in Massachusetts.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H247