Tattoo and body-piercing studios in Atlanta need a Fulton or DeKalb County health permit plus a city business license, and tattooing minors under 18 is prohibited statewide under OCGA §16-5-71.
Tattoo and body modification studios operating in Atlanta must comply with both county-level health regulations and city business licensing. Fulton County Board of Health and DeKalb County Board of Health inspect studios for sterilization, single-use needle protocols, and waste disposal under Georgia Department of Public Health rules. Atlanta requires each studio to hold a business occupation tax certificate under Chapter 30. State law (OCGA §16-5-71) makes it a misdemeanor to tattoo anyone under age 18 unless performed by a licensed physician for medical reasons; parental consent does not waive this. Body piercing of minors generally requires written parental consent.
Tattooing a minor is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 and possible jail time. Operating without a county health permit or city business license can lead to closure and per-day fines.
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