Health district warns of illegal tattoo, body piercing operations - n, Ohio

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Health district warns of illegal tattoo, body piercing operations

n Star staff report • February 2, 2011

MARION - Illegal tattoo and body piercing operations occurring at unlicensed

facilities or private homes have prompted n Public Health to issue an

advisory.

The health district's environmental health division has received several

complaints about such tattooing and piercing, a news release states.

Tattoo and body piercing operations may only occur at licensed facilities, which

are reviewed and approved by the health board. As of Monday, there are only two

licensed facilities in n County, Bigg Daddy's Tattoos and Body Piercings,

668 N. Main St., and D & J's Vibrant Colors, 127 S. Main St., according to the

health district.

Each licensed facility is inspected multiple times throughout the year.

Inspections include verification for proper sterilization and disinfection

techniques, sanitary practices, working logs, and facility cleanliness among

other things.

The protection of the public from injury and disease is the primary concern of

public health.

Individuals should not receive tattoo and body piercing services at unlicensed

facilities, the health district states. Receiving an improper tattoo or piercing

procedure could result in the transmission of serious diseases such as hepatitis

B, hepatitis C, staph infection, MRSA, and possibly HIV, among others.

n Public Health enforces Ohio Revised Code section 3730.

Individuals who illegally perform tattoo or body piercing operations are guilty

of a fourth degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail.

Any licensed facility in Ohio will have a license or permit posted conspicuously

in the establishment. Any resident believing to have received service at an

unlicensed facility or at a home facility located throughout the district is

encouraged to contact n Public Health at 740-387-2875. n Public Health

will investigate all reports, the release states.

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http://www.marionstar.com/article/20110202/NEWS01/102020301

Health district warns of illegal tattoo, body piercing operations

n Star staff report • February 2, 2011

MARION - Illegal tattoo and body piercing operations occurring at unlicensed

facilities or private homes have prompted n Public Health to issue an

advisory.

The health district's environmental health division has received several

complaints about such tattooing and piercing, a news release states.

Tattoo and body piercing operations may only occur at licensed facilities, which

are reviewed and approved by the health board. As of Monday, there are only two

licensed facilities in n County, Bigg Daddy's Tattoos and Body Piercings,

668 N. Main St., and D & J's Vibrant Colors, 127 S. Main St., according to the

health district.

Each licensed facility is inspected multiple times throughout the year.

Inspections include verification for proper sterilization and disinfection

techniques, sanitary practices, working logs, and facility cleanliness among

other things.

The protection of the public from injury and disease is the primary concern of

public health.

Individuals should not receive tattoo and body piercing services at unlicensed

facilities, the health district states. Receiving an improper tattoo or piercing

procedure could result in the transmission of serious diseases such as hepatitis

B, hepatitis C, staph infection, MRSA, and possibly HIV, among others.

n Public Health enforces Ohio Revised Code section 3730.

Individuals who illegally perform tattoo or body piercing operations are guilty

of a fourth degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail.

Any licensed facility in Ohio will have a license or permit posted conspicuously

in the establishment. Any resident believing to have received service at an

unlicensed facility or at a home facility located throughout the district is

encouraged to contact n Public Health at 740-387-2875. n Public Health

will investigate all reports, the release states.

[Guest guest]

http://www.marionstar.com/article/20110202/NEWS01/102020301

Health district warns of illegal tattoo, body piercing operations

n Star staff report • February 2, 2011

MARION - Illegal tattoo and body piercing operations occurring at unlicensed

facilities or private homes have prompted n Public Health to issue an

advisory.

The health district's environmental health division has received several

complaints about such tattooing and piercing, a news release states.

Tattoo and body piercing operations may only occur at licensed facilities, which

are reviewed and approved by the health board. As of Monday, there are only two

licensed facilities in n County, Bigg Daddy's Tattoos and Body Piercings,

668 N. Main St., and D & J's Vibrant Colors, 127 S. Main St., according to the

health district.

Each licensed facility is inspected multiple times throughout the year.

Inspections include verification for proper sterilization and disinfection

techniques, sanitary practices, working logs, and facility cleanliness among

other things.

The protection of the public from injury and disease is the primary concern of

public health.

Individuals should not receive tattoo and body piercing services at unlicensed

facilities, the health district states. Receiving an improper tattoo or piercing

procedure could result in the transmission of serious diseases such as hepatitis

B, hepatitis C, staph infection, MRSA, and possibly HIV, among others.

n Public Health enforces Ohio Revised Code section 3730.

Individuals who illegally perform tattoo or body piercing operations are guilty

of a fourth degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail.

Any licensed facility in Ohio will have a license or permit posted conspicuously

in the establishment. Any resident believing to have received service at an

unlicensed facility or at a home facility located throughout the district is

encouraged to contact n Public Health at 740-387-2875. n Public Health

will investigate all reports, the release states.

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http://www.marionstar.com/article/20110202/NEWS01/102020301

Health district warns of illegal tattoo, body piercing operations

n Star staff report • February 2, 2011

MARION - Illegal tattoo and body piercing operations occurring at unlicensed

facilities or private homes have prompted n Public Health to issue an

advisory.

The health district's environmental health division has received several

complaints about such tattooing and piercing, a news release states.

Tattoo and body piercing operations may only occur at licensed facilities, which

are reviewed and approved by the health board. As of Monday, there are only two

licensed facilities in n County, Bigg Daddy's Tattoos and Body Piercings,

668 N. Main St., and D & J's Vibrant Colors, 127 S. Main St., according to the

health district.

Each licensed facility is inspected multiple times throughout the year.

Inspections include verification for proper sterilization and disinfection

techniques, sanitary practices, working logs, and facility cleanliness among

other things.

The protection of the public from injury and disease is the primary concern of

public health.

Individuals should not receive tattoo and body piercing services at unlicensed

facilities, the health district states. Receiving an improper tattoo or piercing

procedure could result in the transmission of serious diseases such as hepatitis

B, hepatitis C, staph infection, MRSA, and possibly HIV, among others.

n Public Health enforces Ohio Revised Code section 3730.

Individuals who illegally perform tattoo or body piercing operations are guilty

of a fourth degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail.

Any licensed facility in Ohio will have a license or permit posted conspicuously

in the establishment. Any resident believing to have received service at an

unlicensed facility or at a home facility located throughout the district is

encouraged to contact n Public Health at 740-387-2875. n Public Health

will investigate all reports, the release states.