Laws and rules: Tattoos, body piercing, body art, and permanent cosmetics

Read the current laws and rules for tattoo, body piercing, and body art professions.

Proposed rules

View current laws or proposed rule changes that may affect you.

Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing

Public hearings or comments

Public hearing held October 11, 2022

Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing

Public hearings or comments

Public hearing held January 7, 2020

Chapter 308-22 WAC: Body art, body piercing, and tattooing rules

Public hearings or comments

See the preproposal statement of inquiry for information about submitting comments.

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Explanation of abbreviations

  • RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington State laws)
  • WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington State agency regulations)

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