Body Art

Body Art (Tattoo & Body Piercing)

Body art in Ohio is regulated under the authority of Chapter 3730.01 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Chapter 3701-9 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).

The body art rules were created to establish minimum standards, applicable throughout Ohio, for the operation and maintenance of body art facilities in order to protect the public from injury, minimize the potential for disease transmission, and provide a safe and healthy environment.

The body art program is administered locally by the local health district in which the body art facility is located. Galion City Health Department administers all body art facilities located in the city limits of Galion, OH.

Overview

Galion City Health Department issues licenses only to tattoo and body piercing facilities in the city of Galion through the Ohio Department of Health. This state agency has developed the tattoo and body piercing regulations that are written in the Ohio Administrative Code. These rules and laws apply to licensed tattoo and body piercing facilities in the state of Ohio.

General Requirements of Inspection

- General cleanliness and sanitation of the business and procedure rooms
- Minimum lighting requirements
- Each staff member who is conducting tattoo or body piercing activities must have signed documentation of apprenticeship and have current certifications in First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Body Art Laws & Rules | Ohio Department of Health

Body Art laws and regulations according to the Ohio Department of Health can be found here: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/body-art-program/laws-and-rules

Find out more about the Ohio Department of Health Body Art Program

You can find out more about the Ohio Department of Health Body Art Program here: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/body-art-program

Things to Consider

Check with your doctor prior to getting a tattoo or piercing
Ask about the sterilization process
Ask to see the instruments
Ask if you can watch a procedure
Ask to see a procedure room
Look for overall cleanliness of the business
Be cautious if the staff is not open with their responses
Ensure the business is currently permitted through the Galion City Health Department - it should be posted at the business or you can call our Director of Environmental Health at 419-468-1075 ext. 1276.