1. Safe Body Art Act AB 300 Sacramento County Environmental Management Department John Rogers, Division Chief Alicia Enriquez, Deputy Chief

2. 2 Workshop Objectives  Overview of Practitioner and Facility Permit requirements  Review proposed fees  Notification of Board of Supervisors hearing (May 8, 2012)  Invite stakeholders to join working group

3. 3 Timeline  1998 – Tattoo registration mandated in CA.  Body Art legislation in CA  AB 517 vetoed Oct 2009  AB 223 vetoed Sept 2010  AB 300 - CA Safe Body Art Act becomes effective July 1, 2012.  Stakeholder work group was formed.  15 training sessions have been provided statewide by body art professionals. EMD hosted a workshop on Feb. 15, 2012.

4. 4 Practitioner Registration Requirements  Applies to practitioners engaging in the application of tattoos, permanent cosmetics, body piercing, and branding  Bloodborne Pathogen Training (2 hrs/year)  Vaccination verification or declination form  File registration with Sacramento County EMD

5. 5 Body Art Facilities Requirements  Infection Prevention and Control Plan  Provide training  Sharps containers, clean and sanitary, adequate lighting  Sinks in procedure area and sterilization area  Test sterilization equipment monthly  Health permit required - annual renewal/fee  One inspection per year starting July 2012 Self inspection checklist Sample application

6. 6 Other Requirements of Body Art Act  Age requirements  Client informational questionnaires  Sanitation practices  Vehicles  Temporary facilities/events

7. 7 Enforcement  Reinspections  Health permit or practitioner registration may be suspended or revoked for severe and/or repeated violations of applicable laws  Performing body art without registration may result in a penalty of $25-$1000.

8. 8 Program Activities Practitioner Registration Proposed Fee $142/$71 Documentation verification:  Application  Bloodborne Pathogens Training  ID card Work Station Inspection Complaint Response Facility Permit Proposed Fee $266 Documentation verification:  Infection Control Plan  Training records  Hepatitis B vaccination records  Informed consent records  Medical questionnaires  Sterilization records Facility Inspection Complaint Response

9. 9 Questions? EMD Contact Information Email: EMDinfo@saccounty.net Phone: (916) 875-8440EMDinfo@saccounty.net Sacramento County Environmental Management Department