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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 15Ch. 7Art. 6§ 119323 Body Art Violations Penalties

§ 119323 Body Art Violations Penalties

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§ 119323 Body Art Violations Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a special permit to do tattoos, piercings, or other body art on people.
  • •If you do body art without the right permit, you can get fined between $25 and $1,000.
  • •The police or health department can also charge you with a crime (misdemeanor) if you break these rules.

Example

If you give your friend a tattoo in your garage without any permit, you can get in trouble.

Doing body art without the right permit is against the law. You could get fined or even arrested.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 119323 Body Art Violations Penalties

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. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 555, Sec. 18. (AB 1168) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

body artmisdemeanoradministrative penaltylocal enforcement agency

Related Statutes

  • § 119322 Health Permit Revocation Authority
  • § 119324 Local Body Art Regulations
  • § 117555 Illegal Waste Dumping Prohibition
  • § 112635 Misdemeanor Penalties
  • § 117010 Washing Clothes In Drinking Water

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 119323.
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