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Body Art Facility Licensing in Michigan
Welcome to the Body Art Facility Licensing site. Public Act 149, which was enacted in December of 2007, indicates that individuals shall not tattoo, brand, or perform body piercing on another individual unless that tattooing, branding, or body piercing occurs at a body art facility licensed by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).

2009 Body Art Facilities

Owners or operators of body art facilities will be required to apply for a body art facility license through MDCH.

Body art is becoming increasingly popular and the implementation of PA 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).


Licensing Information

• Body Art Information for Consumers
pierced noseInformation on PA 149, health care concerns and aftercare instructions, to find out if a facility is licensed or to lodge a complaint against a body art facility, and more.

• Information for Body Art Facilities
Tattooed ArmInformation on PA 149 and requirements for body art facilities, how to apply for a license, MIOSHA trainings, and more.

• Body Art Information for Local Health Departments
Michigan mapInformation on the law and requirements for body art facilities, link to My License, MIOSHA trainings, Inspection Forms, and more.






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