Tattoos and Piercing

Program Introduction

The Highland County Health Department regulates all tattoo and body piercing establishments in Highland County.  Any individual who is operating a tattoo/body piercing parlor must be approved and inspected by the Health Department prior to operation.

Tattoo and piercing operations are required to follow some very strict regulations in order to assure the safety of the public.  Main regulations deal with hand washing, needle handling, record keeping, age limitations, and sterilization procedures.

For information regarding tattoo and piercing establishments, license requirements, or other areas concerning this program, contact the Highland County Health Department, Environmental Health Division.

Plan review packets to open a new establishment or a time-limited event establishment can be obtained from this office downloaded below.

Regulations:

Requirements for Tattoo  and Body-Piercing Establishments can be found under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-9

Web link: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/rules/final/f3701-9.aspx

 Plan Review Applications"

2012 Approved Establishments within Highland County (updated on 1/5/2012)

• Chaos Tattoo and Piercing
• 8-Up Tattoo
• My Ink Spot