Alabama
These statutes are subject to change and modification. The Society does not warrant the accuracy or status of either the statutes or regulations. Anyone examining this site should review their own state statutes or regulations for information. These statutes and regulations may not be reviewed for content or accuracy. Publication of this information is educational only and does not constitute legal advice.
Know of updated information or have a suggestion? Let us know!
- Licensing Alabama Department of Health Link:
- Application for Body Art Operator Permit
- Oversight/Rules Link:
Other Considerations:
“Cosmetic tattooing” means a tattoo procedure designed primarily to place a permanent color or pigment in or under the skin or mucosa and that is intended to be used in lieu of cosmetic make-up, such as permanent eyeliner or lip color; also known as micropigmentation.”
“Microblading” means a tattoo procedure in which a small handheld tool made of several tiny needles is used to add semi-permanent pigment to the skin. Facilities wherein microblading procedures are performed, and the person conducting the microblading procedure, are subject to all requirements of these rules as a “Tattoo facility” and “Operator.”