Body Art
Tattooing, Permanent Cosmetics, Piercing, and Branding
The Safe Body Art Act regulates tattooing, permanent cosmetics, branding, and piercing. This law requires all body art practitioners to annually register with the County and work from an approved and inspected facility. Temporary body art events and mechanical ear piercing businesses are also regulated by the Safe Body Art Act.
Body Art Complaints
Complaints about Body Art facilities or practitioners in Sacramento County can be submitted through the following methods:
- Call Sacramento County 311 Connect at 916-875-4311 or 311
- File a complaint online at Sacramento County 311 Connect.
- Call EMD directly at 916-875-8440
- Mail your comments to EMD or send them via e-mail (see below for contact information.)
Fees
The Environmental Management Department charges fees for Body Art facility inspections and practitioner registration and inspections, as well as for new facility and remodel plan review. For the current fees for the Body Art program, please visit the Environmental Health Body Art Program fee schedule.
Links
- Safe Body Art Act Regulations
- Think Before You Ink Video
- Sample Post Procedure Instructions Notice - Lips Updated 03/02/2023 SAMPLE FORM - LIPS AFTERCARE
- Sample Piercing Post Procedure Instructions Notice Updated 03/02/2023 SAMPLE FORM - PIERCING AFTERCARE
- Sample Post Procedure Instructions Notice Updated 03/02/2023 SAMPLE FORM - TATTOO AFTERCARE