Our staff inspects the licensed tattoo-body piercing facilities to ensure safe, sanitary methods are being utilized to reduce the risks of complications and health issues. 

The Ohio Regulations for this program can be found at: Ohio Administrative Code 3701-9

The current state regulations require that health departments inspect these facilities at least once per year.  Our staff conducts a comprehensive inspection of all facilities monthly during their first year of operation and then quarterly after they have passed their one year anniversary of being in business. 
Prior to opening a facility, all applicants must fill out an application and complete our plan review process.

An application to operate a tattoo and/or body piercing establishment can be downloaded here: application

Problems associated with tattoos/body piercing

• Eyebrow piercing can cause nerve damage causing an eyebrow to droop
• Tongue piercing can cause loss of taste buds
• Increased risk of contracting Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV (to reduce the risk always go to a licensed professional facility)
• Oral piercing can cause speech impediments, such as a lisp

*THESE ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE PROBLEMS*

Young adults interested in more information can go to:
“Is Body Piercing Safe” http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/body_piercing_safe.html