Body Art Regulations in Highland County
The Highland County Health Department regulates all body art establishments, including tattoo and body piercing businesses, in Highland County. Any individual operating a body art parlor must receive approval and pass an inspection by the Health Department before opening.
To ensure public safety, body art establishments must comply with strict regulations, covering:
Handwashing procedures
Proper handling of needles
Accurate record-keeping
Age restrictions
Sterilization protocols
Additionally, no one may construct, install, modify, or extensively alter a body art establishment without submitting detailed plans and specifications to the local Board of Health for review and written approval.
Definitions
Body Art: Physical body adornment, including tattooing, permanent cosmetics, and body piercing (excludes medical procedures like biopsies or scalpel use).
Body Art Establishment: Any location, permanent or temporary, where tattooing or body piercing occurs.
Permanent Cosmetics Examples: Microblading, Permanent Eyeliner, Tightline, and Lip Tinting.