Body Art
Body Art is any procedure utilizing body piercing, tattooing, cosmetic tattooing, branding or scarification.
All body art practitioners must obtain a Body Art Operator Permit from Jefferson County Department of Health by submitting:
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Application
- Current state issued photo ID
- Current Blood Pathogen Certificate from an approved source
- Hepatitis vaccination documentation or written refusal statement
- Permit fee of $50
All body art facilities or tattoo facilities must obtain a Body Art Facility License from Jefferson County Department of Health by submitting:
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Application
- Facility floor plan
- License Fee of $250 for Initial License and $200 for License Renewal
- Every body art facility in Jefferson County is inspected. The inspection does not take into consideration the talent of the practitioner or the quality of their work.
- No one under 18 years of age may receive body art or piercing, unless a parent or legal guardian signs a written consent form at the facility.
All Permits and Licenses must be renewed by September 30th of each calendar year.