CT HB06590

Establishes licensing requirement for tattoo technicians effective July 1, 2014, requiring applicants to be at least 18 years old, complete approved education courses, pass approved examinations, and complete a first aid course.

Sets application fee at $250 and renewal fee at $200 every two years; Commissioner of Public Health must approve education courses and examinations by January 1, 2014, and establish a training program for inexperienced licensees.

Exempts physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, and physician assistants performing tattooing under medical direction from licensing requirements.

Prohibits practicing tattooing on unemancipated minors under 18 without parental or guardian permission and makes violations a class D misdemeanor.

Requires Department of Public Health to inspect tattoo establishments and adopt regulations covering equipment sterilization, site preparation, facility standards, infection prevention protocols, and local health department permitting.