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Chapter 562 of the Laws of 2001
requires the Health Commissioner to license and regulate tattoo
parlors and body piercing establishments and to create a fee
structure for licenses and permits. That action is in the 2005-2006
budget.
We'll try to get this page updated as soon as more information is
available.
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No statewide licensing at this time
(see below), but check with for county or city requirements.
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http://www.health.state.ny.us/community/body_art/index.htm |
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NEW YORK CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
@ 160.27 Applicability
Appearance enhancement licensure is not applicable to the following:
(a) Permanent makeup (micropigmentation): The practice of
micropigmentation or tattooing. However, should such practice be performed
in an appearance enhancement business, the owner and any licensed operator
performing such services shall be responsible for the proper sanitation and
disinfection and sterilization of all implements according to applicable
State and local standards and regulations.
(b) Massage: No appearance enhancement practitioner shall be authorized
to practice massage, including manual lymphatic drainage, as defined by section
7801 of the State Education law. Licensed appearance enhancement
practitioners may practice light massage of the surface layers of soft tissue for purposes
of beautification.
(c) Practice of medicine: No appearance enhancement licensee shall be
authorized to diagnose or treat diseases, including diseases of the skin,
hair and nails. Such activity is within the practice of medicine. An owner shall
not permit the practice of medicine at its business location without appropriate
licensure therefor.
(d) Practice of nursing: No appearance enhancement licensee shall be
authorized to practice nursing. An owner shall not permit the practice of
nursing at its business location without appropriate licensure therefore.
(e) Permanent dyeing: No appearance enhancement licensee shall be
authorized or permitted to apply dye of any kind to eyelash or eyebrow hair.
(f) Physician's supervision: The performance of services under the direct
supervision of a physician or nurse when performed within the direct employ
of and on the premises of a medical facility.
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