Body Art (Tattoos, Piercings, Branding)
Facility Licensing in Michigan

Body art is becoming increasingly popular and the implementation of Public Act 149 sets statewide requirements for body art facilities aimed at decreasing the risk of transmission of bloodborne diseases such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Beginning January 1, 2010, no person shall tattoo, brand or perform body piercing on another individual unless the tattooing, branding, or body piercing occurs at a body art facility possessing a valid Body Art Facility License issued by the Department

The Law

Public Act 149 – Regulating Body Art in Michigan

Licensing

Owners or operators of body art facilities will be required to apply for a body art facility license through MDCH.

Important documents for Body Art Facilities

• Body Art License Application

• Body Art Facility Requirements

• Body Art Facility Record

• Body Art Facility Inventory Form

• Body Art Facility Plan Review Form

• Employee/Technician/Contractor Record

• Hepatitis B Declination Form

• Client Confidentiality Form

• Client Record and Consent Form
   

Body Art Information for the Public

Information on PA 149, health care concerns and aftercare instructions, to find out if a facility is licensed or to lodge a complaint against a body art facility, and more:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• MDCH Consumer link

• Disclosure Notice / Complaints
   

Need More Information?

If you have questions about licensure or the plan review process and requirements, please contact one of the following staff members: