Title 31 — Title 31
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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O.C.G.A. § 31-40-10 Criminal law not repealed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. 952 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. § 31-40-5 Rules and regulations
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(a) The department shall have the power to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to ensure the protection of the public health. Such rules and regulations shall prescribe health and safety standards for body artists and body art studios with regard to: (1) Location and clean…
O.C.G.A. § 31-40-6 Enforcement of chapter; inspection of premises
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The department and the county boards of health and their duly authorized agents are authorized and empowered to enforce compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under this chapter and, in connection therewith, to enter upon and inspect th…
O.C.G.A. § 31-40-7 Criminal penalty
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Any person, firm, or corporation performing body art without a valid permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. — Code 1981, § 31-40-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 446, § 2; Ga. L. 2019, p. 462, § 2-1/SB 214. The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, substituted ‘‘perform…
O.C.G.A. § 31-40-8 Criminal penalty
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Display of notification concerning disqualification from military service. 31-40-9. Enactment of more stringent laws. 31-40-10. Criminal law not repealed.
O.C.G.A. § 31-40-9 Enactment of more stringent laws
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the governing authority of any county or municipality may enact more stringent laws governing body art. History. — Code 1981, § 31-40-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 446, § 2; Ga. L. 2019, p. 462, § 2-1/SB 214. The 2019 amendment…