S.85

Regulate Body Piercing in North Carolina

Introduced·2/12/25

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.

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History

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Feb 12, 2025

Senate

Filed