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GA HB977

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Karen Mathiak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia's tattoo studio law (Chapter 40 of Title 31) to add a formal definition of "microblading of the eyebrow" as a cosmetic tattoo procedure where ink is deposited in the upper three layers of the epidermis using a handheld microblade tool
  • Explicitly includes microblading of the eyebrow within the legal definition of "tattoo," subjecting microblading practitioners to the same regulatory requirements as tattoo artists and studios
  • Exempts microblading of the eyebrow from Code Section 16-12-5, which prohibits tattooing near the eye, ensuring the procedure is not treated as illegal tattooing in that area
  • Sponsored by Representatives Mathiak (73rd), Jasperse (11th), Price (48th), Lott (122nd), and Rakestraw (19th) during the 2018 legislative session

Legislative Description

Health; microblading of eyebrow is included as tattooing; provide

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/28/2018

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