This bill amends R.S. 40:2833(A)(6) and (B) to enhance regulations surrounding commercial body art facilities in Louisiana. It mandates that the state health officer establish rules that include minimum sanitary and safety standards for these facilities. A significant change is the introduction of a requirement for a written consent form that must disclose the health risks and permanence of body art procedures. Specifically for tattooing services, the consent form must also indicate whether the ink used is regulated by the state or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous deadline for the state health officer to promulgate these rules, allowing for more flexibility in implementation. The state health officer is now tasked with implementing and enforcing the rules adopted under the new provisions, ensuring that the health and safety standards are upheld in commercial body art practices.

Statutes affected:
HB83 Original: 40:2833(A)(6)
HB83 Engrossed: 40:2833(A)(6)
HB83 Enrolled: 40:2833(A)(6)
HB83 Act : 40:2833(A)(6)