Utah Admin. Code R392-701-4 - General Requirements

(1) Body art procedures shall be performed only in a body art facility or temporary body art facility operating with a valid permit.

(2) The operator shall:

(a) be responsible for the conduct of body artists and other persons working at the body art facility to ensure compliance with this rule;

(b) be present or designate a person in charge when any body art procedure is being performed at the body art facility; and

(c) ensure that a body art procedure performed on a minor is carried out:

(i) as required in Section 76-10-2201; and

(ii) in the presence of a parent or legal guardian who accompanies the minor in the procedure area for the entire procedure;

(d) ensure that a body artist does not perform branding or scarification on a minor regardless of parental consent; and

(e) not knowingly do any of the following:

(i) conceal, withhold, or falsify records or evidence;

(ii) interfere with the performance of the duties of the local health officer; or

(iii) make a false statement, representation, certification, record, or report or otherwise falsify information required to be maintained or retained pursuant to this rule.

(3) A body art facility shall have:

(a) an adequate supply of chemical disinfectant for use as required in Subsection R392-701-8(8)(c); and

(b) the following first aid supplies in a readily accessible location:

(i) adhesive bandages of various sizes and applications;

(ii) antiseptic wipes;

(iii) compression bandages;

(iv) medical tape; and

(v) sterile gauze pads.

(4) Except for a service animal assisting a person with a disability, no animal, including a pet, emotional support animal, comfort animal, or therapy animal, is permitted in a body art facility.

(5) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to require the operator to perform a body art procedure upon any person.

(6)

(a) This rule does not require a construction change in any portion of a body art facility if the facility was operating in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect before this rule was made effective, except that the local health officer may require construction changes if it is determined the body art facility or a portion of the body art facility is creating an imminent health hazard.

(b) A body art facility that is newly established more than 90 days after the effective date of this rule shall comply with this rule.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R392-701-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-06, effective 3/13/2025