Body Art Conventions
There will be no practitioner registration cards issued the day of body art conventions. Registration cards must be renewed annually.
Only registered practitioners are allowed to perform body art procedures at temporary events. Artists found practicing without their current registration cards will be charged $52.00 and sent replacement cards per County Ordinance.
Lost cards will be reissued at current replacement fee ($52.00).
Artists must must have practitioner registration card visible at all times while engaging in body art procedures.
The California Health & Safety Code (Section 119300-119309) requires that anyone engaged in the business of tattooing, body piercing or permanent cosmetics to be registered with the County Health Department in which the business is conducted.
San Mateo County Ordinance Section 4.110.160 states that any individual that does not have a valid registration and performs body art procedures, the individual shall be subject to an administrative fine as follows:
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A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation.
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A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation.
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A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for the third and subsequent violations.
As Body Art becomes increasingly more popular in our community, San Mateo County Environmental Health recognizes the importance of our established routine inspection program for Body Art Establishments, and annual registration requirements for Body Art Practitioners.
The San Mateo County Body Art Ordinance No. 04285 was adopted with the intention of promoting safe, healthy practices to benefit the Body Art Community, practitioners and recipients alike. There is no administrative or enforcement driven distinction between temporary and permanent body art practitioners in San Mateo County.
Upon registration, the body artist will be issued a registration card which is valid for one year from date of issuance and allows the artist to practice within San Mateo County at any permitted body art establishment. Only registered body art practitioners are allowed to practice within San Mateo County.
Listed below is information that is relevant to community members, including the ordinance, a list of registered practicing artists, and requirements for establishments and practitioners.
