Buckeye, AZ Business Licensing & Operations: Tattoo & Body Modification (2026)

No tattoo and/or body piercing establishment license shall be issued or renewed, except in conjunction with one or more tattoo and/or body piercing artist licenses, or unless inspection of the site indicates the proposed establishment complies with each and all of the following requirements:1.A readable sign, conforming to the city's sign ordinances, shall be posted at the main entrance identifying the establishment.2.Lighting and ventilation shall be provided in each room or enclosure where services are performed on patrons, in accordance with the city building code.3.Public restrooms shall be located in such a way so that traffic to the restrooms does not occur in any area in which instruments are sterilized or on any area in which tattoo or body piercing operations are conducted.4.Compliance with all applicable provisions of the city's fire code.5.Establishments must have written procedures on the proper handling and sterilization of equipment and demonstrate that all personnel are trained in the procedure. All personnel must be updated annually.6.Establishments must post and provide to customers upon request, written instructions on tattoo and/or piercing care.7.Establishments must have a posted procedure, followed by all employees, wherein they are required to obtain two pieces of identification to verify the age of the customer.