DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 83 Original 2024 Regular Session Moore
Abstract: Requires the state health officer to promulgate rules that require commercial body art
facilities to disclose the health risks associated with body art and whether the state or the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulate tattoo ink.
Present law defines commercial body art facilities as facilities that provide tattooing, body piercing,
and permanent make-up.
Present law requires the La. Dept. of Health, through the state health officer, to promulgate rules and
regulations to protect public health and govern commercial body art facilities.
Present law requires the state health officer to promulgate rules that require a minimum standard for
sanitary practices, information tracking, public disclosure of the permanence of body art, and post-
procedure care.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that regulations must require commercial body art
facilities to disclose on their written consent form the status of state and federal regulation of tattoo
ink.
(Amends R.S. 40:2833(A)(6) and (B))