Section 11-17-6 - Sanitation requirements for a tattoo shop A tattoo shop shall comply with the following requirements in order to qualify for an operating permit:
(1) The owner or operator of a tattoo shop shall locate and construct the shop in areas least subjected to dust contamination.(2) The shop shall be maintained in a sanitary condition by the owner or operator.(3) The walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable, smooth, and light colored. All walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and in good repairs.(4) All floors shall be of smooth non-absorbent materials and constructed so as to be easily cleanable. All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair.(5) Adequate light and ventilation shall be provided.(6) Each tattoo shop shall be provided with a sink for the exclusive use of the tattoo artist for hand washing and preparing the customers for tattooing. The sink shall be provided with adequate hot and cold running water under pressure with mixing valve or combination faucet. There shall also be available at the sink approved soap, clean single use towels, and refuse containers.(7) Water closet and hand basin shall be available on the premises for use by customers and tattoo artists. The plumbing fixtures and toilet room shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and in good repair.(8) Each tattoo artist shall be provided with an adequate work table and storage cabinets. The surface of all work tables shall be constructed of metal or other material which is smooth, light colored, non-absorbent, corrosive-resistant, and easily cleaned.(9) The work tables shall be located at least ten feet from observers and waiting customers or shall be separated with a panel or other barrier which shall be at least six feet high. The panel may be constructed with glass, solid plastic, or similar material.(10) Approved closed cabinets for the exclusive storage of instruments, dyes, pigments, carbon, stencils, and other paraphernalia used in the shop shall be provided for each tattoo artist.(11) The tattoo shop shall have covered receptacles for the disposal of waste materials.(12) Each tattoo artist shall have a hand brush and fingernail file which shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use.(13) "No smoking" signs shall be posted in the tattooing area.(14) Only tattooing shall be permitted in a tattoo shop.[Eff. SEP 18 1981] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-10, 321-13) (Imp: HRS § 321-13)