Body Art Facility Licensing & Inspections
Safe body art begins with safe practices. Our Environmental Health team licenses and inspects body art facilities to verify compliance with state laws and health regulations designed to reduce the risk of infection and protect both clients and practitioners. Whether you’re opening a new facility, renewing an existing license, or looking for licensing information, we’re here to provide the guidance and resources needed to help your business meet Michigan’s public health standards.
Tattoos, Piercings, and Branding
Body art is becoming increasingly popular and the implementation of Public Act 149 sets statewide requirements for body art facilities aimed at decreasing the risk of transmission of bloodborne diseases such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Beginning January 1, 2010, no person shall tattoo, brand or perform body piercing on another individual unless the tattooing, branding, or body piercing occurs at a body art facility possessing a valid Body Art Facility License issued by the Department
Licensing
Owners or operators of body art facilities will be required to apply for a body art facility license through MDHHS, to find out if a facility is licensed or to lodge a complaint against a body art facility, and more.
Body Art Aftercare Information and Instructions
Information on PA 149, health care concerns and aftercare instructions.
Resources
Questions?
If you have questions about licensure or the plan review process and requirements, please contact one of the following offices:
Branch: 517-279-9561 ext. 106
Hillsdale: 517-473-7395 ext. 331
St. Joseph County: 269-273-2161 ext. 233