Body Art Model Code Adoption Guide
The Body Art Model Code is the only comprehensive model code that addresses current body art issues and public health risks. We update it in partnership with public health and industry experts every five years to ensure it remains relevant and scientifically defensible. Many state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) public health agencies across the U.S. are responsible for regulating body art. Developing and adopting body art regulations can be a long and challenging process that can vary widely between jurisdictions due to differing administrative procedures and rulemaking processes. This model code provides uniform guidance for those agencies. The BAMC is neither federal law nor regulation. Jurisdictions can choose to adopt it by reference (in its entirety) or by specific section (not in its entirety), meaning specific sections are adopted from the BAMC whereas other sections are not. A single adoption process across jurisdictions isn’t possible due to varying administrative procedures and rulemaking processes. This toolkit outlines a path to Body Art Model Code (BAMC) adoption and provides relevant resources at each step.
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