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O.C.G.A. § 31-40-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Body art’’ means a tattoo or piercing placed on the body of a person for aesthetic or cosmetic purposes. (2) ‘‘Body artist’’ means any person who performs body art. Such term shall not include in its meaning any physician or osteopath lice…
O.C.G.A. § 31-40-10 Criminal law not repealed
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal the provisions of Code Section 16-12-5; provided, however, that Code Section 16-12-5 shall not apply to microblading of the eyebrow. History. — Code 1981, § 31-40-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 446, § 2; Ga. L. 2018, p. 996, § …
O.C.G.A. § 31-40-2 Issuance of permits
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It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a body art studio or perform body art without having first obtained a valid permit. Body art studio permits shall be issued by the county board of health or its duly authorized representative, subject to supervision and direction by …
O.C.G.A. § 31-40-3 Denial, suspension, and revocation of permit; notice and hearing
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(a) The county boards of health may deny, suspend, or revoke a body art studio permit for a violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. When, in the judgment of such board or its duly authorized agents, it is necessary and proper that such appli…