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OK HB3428

OK HB3428
Tattoo and body piercing; license requirements, rules, regulations, and penalties; rules; license requirements; State Department of Health; Attorney General; district attorneys; venue; effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/01/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
Passed
05/01/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to tattoo and body piercing; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 842.3, which relates to license requirements, rules, regulations, and penalties; modifying mandatory rules; removing license requirements; prescribing notice requirements; providing certain exception; adding enforcement authority to the State Department of Health; providing enforcement authority to Attorney General and district attorneys; providing venue; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Tattoo and body piercing

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma's law on tattoo and body piercing regulations. It removes the requirement for operators to be licensed by the State Department of Health, and instead requires them to publish a one-time notice in a local newspaper when applying for a new license. The bill gives the Department authority to enforce the law and regulations, including the ability to impose administrative fines and suspend, revoke, or deny licenses for violations. It also allows the Attorney General and district attorneys to seek court injunctions against violators. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/03/2024 (on 05/06/2024)

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