NC H830

Authorizes motor vehicles to operate as mobile tattoo parlors in North Carolina, subject to permitting through local health departments with an initial fee of $5,000 and annual renewal fee of $2,500

Requires mobile tattoo parlors to be equipped with a functional sink with hot/cold water, minimum 20-gallon clean water supply, 25-gallon wastewater tank, sharps containers, biohazard receptacles, and autoclave or sterilization device

Prohibits tattooing while the vehicle is in motion and requires operators to remain parked in legal spaces complying with local zoning and parking laws while clients are present

Establishes penalties including civil fines up to $500 per violation, permit suspension or revocation (permanent after three violations in 12 months), and Class 1 misdemeanor charges for willful violations

Becomes effective July 1, 2026, with the Commission for Public Health required to begin rulemaking upon the act becoming law