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OK HB3428
OK HB3428Tattoo 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
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Passed
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2024
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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