The Marion County Health Department Environmental Health Division correlates inspections
with the facility’s tattoo appointments in order to verify procedures are being followed properly.
The Body Art Code is to provide a safe blood supply to Marion County citizens.
Illegal body artists’ information can be turned in to Illinois Department of Public Health or
Marion County Health Department.
with the facility’s tattoo appointments in order to verify procedures are being followed properly.
The Body Art Code is to provide a safe blood supply to Marion County citizens.
Illegal body artists’ information can be turned in to Illinois Department of Public Health or
Marion County Health Department.
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Food:
Food Safety
Hand Washing
Safe Food
Temperature
Septic
Systems:
Aerobic System
Holding Tank
Sand Filters:
Buried
Recirculating
Sub-Surface
Seepage System
Waste Stabilation
Pond / Lagoon
Other:
Fees
Lead Poisoning Act
Lyme Disease
Food:
Food Safety
Hand Washing
Safe Food
Temperature
Septic
Systems:
Aerobic System
Holding Tank
Sand Filters:
Buried
Recirculating
Sub-Surface
Seepage System
Waste Stabilation
Pond / Lagoon
Other:
Fees
Lead Poisoning Act
Lyme Disease
| Tattoo History The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word tattau, which means "to mark," and was first mentioned in explorer James Cook's records from his 1769 expedition to the South Pacific. Tattoos were also found on Egyptian and Nubian mummies that date back to about 2000 B.C. |
What is tattooing?
Tattooing is a process by which a
pigment, usually ink, is permanently
implanted under the skin by piercing
the epidermis and depositing the ink
into the dermis. Effectively, this
means that the middle layer of skin
contains ink which is protected by
the upper layer (when fully healed).
What is body piercing?
Body piercing, a form of body
modification, is the practice of
puncturing or cutting a part of the
human body, creating an opening
in which jewellery may be worn.
The word piercing can refer to the
act or practice of body piercing, or
to an opening in the body created by
this act or practice. While the history of body piercing is obscured by a lack of scholarly
reference and popular misinformation, ample evidence exists to document that it has been
practiced in various forms by both sexes since ancient times throughout the world.
Tattooing is a process by which a
pigment, usually ink, is permanently
implanted under the skin by piercing
the epidermis and depositing the ink
into the dermis. Effectively, this
means that the middle layer of skin
contains ink which is protected by
the upper layer (when fully healed).
What is body piercing?
Body piercing, a form of body
modification, is the practice of
puncturing or cutting a part of the
human body, creating an opening
in which jewellery may be worn.
The word piercing can refer to the
act or practice of body piercing, or
to an opening in the body created by
this act or practice. While the history of body piercing is obscured by a lack of scholarly
reference and popular misinformation, ample evidence exists to document that it has been
practiced in various forms by both sexes since ancient times throughout the world.
- Piercing under the age of 18 can only be done with a parental/guardian signed
consent form. - Any 18 year old or older tattooing anyone under the age of 18 is guilty of a Class
A misdemeanor. No consent can be allowed. - Tongue splitting is illegal to be performed in Illinois unless done by a licensed
medical professional licensed to practice medicine in all it’s branches in the State
of Illinois.
A few things the Marion County Health Department inspects consist of the following:
- A copy of 77 Ill. Adm. Coded 797 maintained on site
- Posted Registration Certificate
- Hygiene of artist to insure no broken skin, rashes or infections
- Previous records for client’s eligible age
- Proper waste receptacles
- Employee/Body Artist information
- Business Information
- Emergency Procedures
- Equipment
| Interested in opening a Body Art Shop? Call 217-785-2439 |