Body art includes the practice of tattooing, permanent makeup, and/or body piercing. Body art in Ohio is regulated under the authority of Chapter 3730.01 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Chapter 3701-9 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).
These rules and regulations have been established to protect public health. Body art procedures present opportunities for transmitting blood-borne pathogens and bacterial infections. Clermont County Public Health’s role in ensuring the public’s safety is routinely conducting comprehensive inspections of approved (licensed) body art establishments. Our inspections check the establishment for safe practices, sanitization and sterilization procedures, recordkeeping, and overall maintenance.
Permit Information
To open a body art facility in Clermont County, approval must first be obtained from the local zoning office. Then, facility plans must be submitted to Clermont County Public Health and to the Clermont County Building Inspections Department. Please read the Guide to New Body Art Establishments and submit the Body Art Establishment Plan Review Application.
Time-Limited/Temporary Body Art Events
A time-limited/temporary body art event is a tattoo or body piercing business that operates on a time-limited basis in conjunction with a specific event. Such events include fairs, rallies, conventions, and other gatherings. This requires a permit from Clermont County Public Health.
The requirements are the same as for a permanent body art establishment. Please note that we do require a hand sink with running water at these events. If the proposed site does not have access to a hand sink in close proximity, there are portable sinks that can be rented by companies that provide portable toilets.
