Indiana tattoo waiver requirements
Indiana tattoo studios must maintain specific patron records and follow sanitary and operator rules under state law.
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Tattoo waiver requirements in Indiana
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 410 IAC 1-5-28, patron records must include the following:
Client info
Each record must include the patron’s name, address, and age.
Tattoo date
The date the tattoo was performed must be documented.
Artist information
The name of the tattoo artist who performed the procedure must be included in the record.
Tattoo description and placement
The record must describe the tattoo’s design and specify its exact location on the patron’s body.
Record retention
Patron records must be maintained by the operator for at least two year
Source
Tattoo waiver and recordkeeping requirements in Indiana are defined by the Indiana State Department of Health under 410 IAC 1-5-28.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible for maintaining tattoo patron records in Indiana?
The regulation places the responsibility on the operator of the facility. Under the same rule, an operator is defined as a person who controls, operates, manages, or owns the facility.
Do the same patron record requirements apply to body piercing in Indiana?
Yes. Section 28 covers records for patrons who receive either tattoos or body piercings, with some fields applying according to the procedure performed. For example, tattoo records include the tattoo design, while jewelry or other decoration is particularly relevant to body piercing.
Is the list of required patron information exhaustive?
No. The regulation says the patron record must include the listed information “but not be limited to” those items. This means the regulation establishes a minimum set of information rather than stating that no additional records may be necessary.
Does Indiana require a copy of the patron’s ID to be kept with the tattoo record?
A copy of identification is not specifically listed in 410 IAC 1-5-28 as one of the required patron-record fields. The section requires the patron’s name, address, age, and other procedure-related information.
How long must tattoo patron records be kept in Indiana?
Indiana requires operators to maintain each patron’s record for two years.
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