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Environmental Health Services
Tattoo Program
Tattoo Program
Yearly
inspections of tattoo facilities are made to assure all equipment
is in compliance with Iowa and federal law, conditions are sanitary
with sterile equipment, records are properly kept and staff are
knowledgeable about proper use of equipment.
The following links take you to the State of Iowa websites:
- State of Iowa Code (PDF)
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/eh/common/pdf/tattoo/chapter_135.pdf
Chapter 135.37 - Administrative Rules (PDF)
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/eh/common/pdf/tattoo/iac_22_tattoo.pdf
Iowa Administrative Rule 641 Chapter 22 - Application for Tattoo Artist Permit (PDF)
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/eh/common/pdf/tattoo/artistapp.pdf
- Application for Permit to Operate a Tattoo Establishment (PDF)
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/eh/common/pdf/tattoo/establishapp.pdf
- Tattoo Inspection Checklist (PDF)
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/eh/common/pdf/tattoo/tattoo_inspection_checklist.pdf
For more information on opening and licensing a tattoo facility
or on becoming a licensed tattoo artist, contact Scott County Health
Department Environmental Health Services at (563) 326-8618 or health@scottcountyiowa.com.