South Carolina § 44-34-50 Tattoo artists; required certifications; on-site inspections.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-34-50 — Tattoo artists; required certifications; on-site inspections.

South Carolina § 44-34-50

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 34TATTOOING

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-34-50 (2026).

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(A)A tattoo artist must be at least twenty-one years old and must possess a certificate of successful completion, on an annual basis, of a course in blood borne pathology and tattoo infection control as approved by the department, a current American Red Cross First Aid Certification and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification obtained either from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. A tattoo artist must conspicuously display in a public area on the premises of the tattoo facility the certificates of successful completion of a course in CPR, first aid, blood borne pathogens, and tattoo infection control.

(B)A tattoo artist must comply with all applicable federal Office of Safety and Health Administration requirements or guidelines.

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(A) A tattoo artist must be at least twenty-one years old and must possess a certificate of successful completion, on an annual basis, of a course in blood borne pathology and tattoo infection control as approved by the department, a current American Red Cross First Aid Certification and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification obtained either from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. A tattoo artist must conspicuously display in a public area on the premises of the tattoo facility the certificates of successful completion of a course in CPR, first aid, blood borne pathogens, and tattoo infection control. (B) A tattoo artist must comply with all applicable federal Office of Safety and Health Administration requirements or guidelines. (C) The tattoo artist must allow and cooperate with on-site inspections and investigations as considered necessary by the department and must address by corrective action the noncompliance items as identified by the department.