Tattoo Studios
During the 2010 Legislative Session, the West Virginia Legislature amended §16-38-3 (a) 4 of the Code of West Virginia, Tattoo Studio Business, which requires all Tattoo Studios' to discuss risk factors determined by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) , including the potential that a tattoo may interfere with the clinical reading of a magnetic resonance imaging study (MRI) with all patrons prior to the administration of a tattoo. THIS LAW BECAME EFFECTIVE JUNE 9, 2010.
Tattoo Studios must obtain an operational permit in their respective county from the Local Health Department.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Unlike many Environmental Health programs whose regulations are based on Legislative Rules, the Regulation for Tattoo Studios is in West Virginia Code, Chapter 16, Article 38 Tattoo Studio Business.
- Tattoo artists are required to keep records of every tattoo given to every client.
- Every client must also be given oral and written notification providing detailed after care instructions for the tattoo.
Tattoo Studio Business Forms
- SG-49 - Application for Body Piercing Studio Permit submit to Local Health Department
There is not currently a plan review form required for tattoo studios, however the studio must be in compliance with West Virginia State Code 16-38 Tattoo Studio Business.