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North DakotaHB 10712025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 23-01-35 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tattooing, body piercing, branding, subdermal implants, and scarification; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: House Human Services
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Stronger penalties and enforcement for noncompliance
Running a regulated shop without a license is a class B misdemeanor. A paid practitioner who breaks this law or department rules also commits a class B misdemeanor. The department may deny, suspend, or revoke licenses after notice and a hearing. It can issue cease‑and‑desist orders and get court injunctions without proving damages or posting an undertaking.
Licenses and safety rules for tattoo and piercing shops
Shops that offer tattooing, piercing, branding, scarification, or subdermal implants must be licensed by the department before operating. The department sets health and safety rules and age limits, and can ban unsafe practices. Inspectors must be allowed in during normal hours, with access to customer and staff records. Facilities that only pierce the noncartilage part of the ear and licensed medical professionals working within their scope are exempt.
Shops must give injury reporting info
If a customer reports an injury believed to be from a service you provided, you must give them written instructions on how to report it to the department. This is a standing paperwork duty when injuries are reported.
Doctors must report injuries, with immunity
A licensed health care professional who treats a patient for an injury the professional determines came from a regulated service must report it to the department. The professional is immune from liability for making or not making this report.
State sets licensing fees and renewals
You must apply on the department’s form and pay a license fee the department sets. Licenses must be displayed, expire each year, and are not transferable. You can renew within 60 days after December 31 by filing a renewal application and paying the renewal and late fees set by rule. Fees are based on plan reviews, inspections, enforcement, and renewals; they go to the department’s operating fund. The department may waive part or all of the fee for facilities under local jurisdiction.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
House Human Services
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/11/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 39 nays 8
Yes: 39 • No: 8
House vote • 1/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 15
Yes: 75 • No: 15
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/24
3/25/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/21
3/24/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/20/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/20/2025HouseSigned by President
3/14/2025SenateReturned to House
3/12/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 39 nays 8
3/11/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 1 0
3/7/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
3/6/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
2/5/2025SenateReceived from House
1/20/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 15
1/17/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 13 0 0
1/16/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 01:00
1/8/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
1/7/2025House
Bill Text
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