An Act regulating body art
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to regulate body piercing in Massachusetts by requiring anyone offering the service to be licensed by the Department of Public Health. Currently, body piercing is not subject to licensing requirements, and this legislation seeks to establish standards for safety and hygiene. The goal is to protect consumers from potential health risks associated with unregulated body piercing practices. This legislation would bring body piercing under the same regulatory framework as other health-related professions.
Key provisions
- Requires body piercing businesses to obtain a license from the Department of Public Health.
- Establishes standards for hygiene and safety in body piercing practices.
- Defines what constitutes ‘body piercing’ for the purposes of the law.
- Specifies the responsibilities of licensed body piercing practitioners.
- Outlines the process for obtaining and maintaining a body piercing license.
- Creates a system for inspecting body piercing businesses.
- Allows the Department of Public Health to enforce the regulations.
- Addresses potential penalties for non-compliance.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking body piercing services
- Body piercing businesses and practitioners
- The Department of Public Health
- Consumers in Massachusetts
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