Bill > H760

This bill establishes a new annual bloodborne pathogen training requirement for tattooists in North Carolina. Specifically, anyone applying for a new or renewed tattooing permit must now demonstrate that they have completed training in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) bloodborne pathogens standard, which is a set of guidelines designed to protect workers from potential exposure to blood-borne diseases. The bill modifies existing state law by adding this training requirement to the permitting process for tattoo artists. Applicants will need to show proof of this training when applying for their initial permit or when renewing their annual permit, and failure to do so will result in the denial of the permit. The Department of Health and Human Services will verify the completion of this training as part of the permit application process. The new requirement will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will apply to all tattooing permit applications received by the department on or after that date. The bill maintains existing exemptions for licensed physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners performing tattooing within their professional practice.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H760