Body Art Model Code Adoption Guide
Before Adoption Getting Ready
Before you begin the journey to creating or updating body art regulations in your jurisdictions, it is important to understand your jurisdiction's current BAMC adoption status and the administrative and rulemaking processes you will navigate as you work to adopt new body art regulations. Use the steps and resources below to plan for BAMC adoption in your jurisdiction. Identify current body art legislation and regulations in place in your jurisdiction. • U.S. State Regulatory Information – (SPCP.ORG) • Alliance of Professional Tattooist’s Body Art Regulation Support System (BARSS – Discord) • Regulations and Legislation – Association of Professional Piercers (safepiercing.org) • 2023 State Legislation on Body Art (neha.org) Understand the differences between your current code and the code you wish to adopt. • Research existing laws that pertain to body art regulation in your jurisdiction. • Review the NEHA Body Art Model Code and Annex Create an adoption team. Partner with internal staff and external partners to support the process. Internal team members can help: • Develop an update timeline • Review existing procedures and regulations • Navigate the administrative and rule-making process • Provide communication and messaging support External partners can: • Advocate for adoption of updated regulations • Write letters of support • Provide testimony • Work with your team to identify potential barriers or concerns with implementing the BAMC • Help to resolve issues, concerns, or barriers
The team can also help to start communicating with impacted communities early in the process and identify potential organizations, leaders, decision makers, and groups that are likely to support BAMC adoption.
Learn about local procedures for rulemaking. Work closely with your legislative or regulatory team to understand the process, requirements, and timelines to formulate, amend, and repeal rules. Discuss common issues that arise during this process and how you might work to resolve them.
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