California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §119323: Performing body art without being registered, performing body art at an unpermitted location, operating a body art facility without a health permit, or operating a temporary body art event without a p

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Performing body art without registration, at unpermitted locations, or operating unregistered body art facilities or events is a misdemeanor. Administrative penalties of $25–$1,000 may also be assessed.

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Performing body art without being registered, performing body art at an unpermitted location, operating a body art facility without a health permit, or operating a temporary body art event without a permit shall be a misdemeanor. The local enforcement agency may also assess an administrative penalty in an amount not less than twenty-five dollars ($25) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for violation of any provision of this chapter. All fines are to be retained by the local enforcement agency for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

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