Section 31-40-5. Rules and regulations

   (a) The Department of Public Health and county boards of health shall have the power to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to ensure the protection of the public health. Such rules and regulations shall prescribe reasonable standards for health and safety of tattoo studios with regard to:

   (1) Location and cleanliness of facilities;

   (2) Sterilization and Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines for the prevention and spread of infectious diseases by all personnel;

   (3) Informed consent by the person receiving a tattoo;

   (4) Procedures for ensuring adequate explanation to consumers of the proper subsequent care of a tattoo; and

   (5) Proper use and maintenance of tattoo equipment, including dyes and pigments.

(b) County boards of health are empowered to adopt and promulgate supplementary rules and regulations consistent with those adopted and promulgated by the department.

Code 1981, § 31-40-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 446, § 2; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214.