North Carolina S85 regulates body piercing by requiring permits and sanitation standards.

North Carolina S85 establishes a permit requirement for body piercing and mandates sanitation standards for body piercing establishments. The bill defines body piercing and body piercing establishment, and requires individuals to obtain a permit from the Department of Health and Human Services. Permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually. Licensed physicians and their supervised assistants are exempt. The Department can deny, suspend, or revoke permits for non-compliance. The Commission for Public Health will adopt rules for permit requirements.

North Carolina S85 regulates body piercing by requiring permits and sanitation standards.

North Carolina S85 establishes a permit requirement for body piercing and mandates sanitation standards for body piercing establishments. The bill defines body piercing and body piercing establishment, and requires individuals to obtain a permit from the Department of Health and Human Services. Permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually. Licensed physicians and their supervised assistants are exempt. The Department can deny, suspend, or revoke permits for non-compliance. The Commission for Public Health will adopt rules for permit requirements.