Bill > HB1180

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for tattoo artists, guest tattoo artists, and tattoo establishments in Pennsylvania, requiring licenses and registrations to ensure public health and safety. The legislation mandates that all tattoo artists must be at least 18 years old, complete an approved education course on blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, pass an examination, and obtain a license from the Department of Health, which must be renewed annually. Guest tattoo artists from other jurisdictions can obtain a 14-day registration if they meet similar qualifications. Tattoo establishments, including temporary ones like those at conventions, must also be licensed, display their active license, maintain sanitary conditions, and comply with local health codes. The bill imposes various fees for licenses and registrations, with amounts ranging from $45 for guest tattoo artist registration to $250 for establishment licenses. The Department of Health is authorized to conduct inspections of tattoo establishments, with mandatory initial and random annual inspections. The legislation also establishes administrative and criminal penalties for violations, such as operating without a license or providing false information, with potential fines up to $1,500 and possible license suspension or revocation. Importantly, the bill does not apply to medical or dental tattooing and explicitly covers only human tattooing, not animal tattooing.

Labor and Employment

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