Originally published Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 4:58 PM
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Wash. governor OKs body art regulation
People who perform body piercing, tattoos and other types of body art will soon need to be licensed by the state.
People who perform body piercing, tattoos and other types of body art will soon need to be licensed by the state.
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a measure that requires more regulation for the industry into law Thursday. Businesses must be in compliance by July 1, 2010.
Body art, body piercing, and tattooing are not currently regulated in Washington state. Under the new law, people and businesses which pierce or tattoo would need a license.
The measure also requires the state Health Department to adopt rules about the sterilization of needles and other instruments and jewelry used in body piercing or body art, which includes the use of branding and scarification.
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The tattooing and body piercing licensing bill is Senate Bill 5391.
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Washington state Legislature: http://www.leg.wa.gov
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