Is it necessary to regulate parlors and body piercing establishments?
Without requiring safe standards, hepatitis could spread throughout other areas of our community. How long has the City of Albuquerque Body Art Ordinance been in effect? The effective date was December 1998. What does the ordinance regulate? Any type of Body Art shop that performs tattoo’s (including permanent cosmetics), body piercing and branding within the city limits. Does the Body Art Ordinance cover the entire state? No. This ordinance was written strictly for the City of Albuquerque. Does the ordinance regulate ear piercing establishments? Establishments that just pierce ears do not receive permits from the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department. We do inspections to evaluate their process to ensure that all the necessary safety precautions are being taken. How old do you have to be to have body art done professionally at a shop in the City of Albuquerque? You must be able to prove that you are 18 years old or older with a valid photo ID. If not, your parent and/or
