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Body Piercing
Environmental Health
- 850-895-8360
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Mailing Address
2965 Major James Morgan Jr Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Body piercing establishments must comply with Chapter 64E-19 of the Florida Administrative Code: Body Piercing. This code outlines minimum requirements for body piercing establishments, including cleaning and sterilization of instruments and jewelry, piercing procedures, injury reporting, customer and other facility records, infection control training for piercers, and informed consent issues for minors under the age of 18. Body piercers must successfully complete a State of Florida-approved certification course before applying for an annual license. Body piercing establishments may obtain a temporary license for special events that do not exceed 14 days.
Body Piercing Documents:
For additional information and resources, visit the Florida Department of Health Body Piercing Program webpage.
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