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History
- Substituted by A8671A
- Advanced to third reading
- Amended 6357b
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.183
- Print number 6357a
- Amend and recommit to health
- Referred to health
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Relates to the promulgation of rules and regulations for tattoo studios and body piercing studios
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law and chapter 230 of the laws of 2015 amending the public health law relating to requiring tattoo studios and body piercing studios to use single use needles and inks, to obtain consent forms from customers and to maintain customer consent forms for a period of not less than seven years, in relation to the promulgation of rules and regulations
Purpose of the bill
The bill provides regulatory flexibility in determining safe and protective ink handling procedures.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill amends section 467 of the public health law as it relates to the definition of "approved ink handling procedures" and "single use needle."
Section two of the bill amends section 467 of the public health law as added by chapter 230 of 2015 as it relates to requiring the use of single use needles and approved ink handling procedures in all tattoo and body piercing procedures. It requires that customer sign a confirmation form indicating that single use needles and approved ink handling procedures were used during the procedure. The commissioner of health shall make regulations related to these procedures.
Section three of the bill relates to the effective date.
Section four of the bill relates to empowering the commissioner to periodically review the regulations related to this section and make changes if necessary.
Section five of the bill relates to the manner in which the act shall take effect.
Justification
This bill makes technical amendments to chapter 230 of 2015 which required certain protocols during tattoo and body piercing procedures. This bill will empower the commissioner to develop regulations that require the use of approved ink handling procedures and single use needles in all procedures.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as chapter 230 of the laws of 2015, takes effect.
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