Arizona Lawmakers Fighting for More Regulations on Tattoo Industry
When it comes to tattoos, many states have strict regulations to promote safety. Arizona is one state with very few restrictions when it comes to tattooing.
While Arizona requires artists to use sterilized tools and bans anyone under 18 from getting a tattoo without being accompanied by a parent or guardian, the state does not regulate the industry as a whole. Because of this lack of regulation, tattoo parlors aren't required to be inspected regularly and tattoo artists don't have to go through regulated training.
Rep. Kelli Butler, D-Paradise Valley, introduced a bill that, if passed, would require body art establishments to get a health certificate. House Bill 2442 would require body art establishments to adhere to sanitation guidelines, would allow health departments to inspect th...