A bill sponsored by Senator Missy Irvin may cause Arkansas residents seeking scarification and dermal procedures to go out-of-state for such modifications.
The bill, dubbed by the Senate SB 387, passed the Senate 26-4 and has moved on to the House. While it focuses primarily on banning the practices of scarification and dermal implants, the bill would also restrict conventional tattoo and piercing shops.
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“In terms of putting more regulation over the piercing and tattoo market, Sen. Irvin’s bill states the artist must work “in a body art establishment licensed by the department for at five (5) years and been in compliance with department rules governing body artists;” in addition, the artist must be licensed by the Department of Health and registered by the State Board of Private Career Education,” the article said.
A copy of the bill can be viewed here
