Artist Information

State Requirements

Artist Requirements/Responsibilities:

An active Florida Tattoo Artist License or Guest Tattoo Artist Registration must be displayed.
Light that is at a minimum of 100 foot-candles must be provided at the work area.
If self-sterilized instruments are brought to the event for use, provide a copy of the spore test results that has been conducted by an independent lab for the most current quarter. Each sterile package must be labeled with the date of autoclaving.
If only individually packaged, pre-sterilized, single-use items are used, the items must be labeled with an expiration date and the method of sterilization, i.e. ethylene oxide (EO) gas or gamma radiation. Should an item not be labeled with the method of sterilization, then a document specifying the method of sterilization is acceptable.
Ensure that all customers receiving tattoos at the event complete customer records and, if applicable, minor consent forms. Provide copies of these documents to the event promoter.
All surface disinfectants must be registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a tuberculocidal disinfectant. When disinfectants are transferred to a secondary container, 1) the container must be labeled with the contents and 2) proof must be provided that the disinfectant is an EPA registered tuberculocidal surface disinfectant.
It is recommended that an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is located at the tattoo work station. When an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is not available at the work area, the artist is required by law to wash their hands when changing torn, punctured, or contaminated gloves and each time the tattoo artist leaves the tattooing area during the tattoo procedure. At a temporary event, this will require the artist to leave the work area and utilize the nearest handsink. Sanitizer does not replace handwashing prior to and at the conclusion of every tattoo procedure.
Both verbal and written aftercare instructions must be provided to each customer.