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. Additionally, for tattooing services, the consent form must indicate whether the ink used is regulated by the state or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The bill also updates the enforcement timeline for these regulations, removing the previous deadline of December 1, 1999, and instead stating that the state health officer is responsible for implementing and enforcing the rules as adopted. This reflects a shift towards ensuring that health and safety standards are current and effectively communicated to clients receiving body art services.

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)