Business Licensing & Operations in Washington County, WI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Washington County, Wisconsin.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Tattoo & Body Modification
Washington County requires a Department license before anyone can operate a tattoo or body piercing establishment, under County Code § 8-6C(1). The county administers this licensing as an agent of the state, applying Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS Chapters 221 and 390 alongside its own fees and enforcement.
Washington County Tattoo Establishment License
Significant RestrictionsWashington County Code § 8-6A, § 8-6C(1)
All provisions relevant to the performance of the Department's duties as local agent of DATCP and DSPS, including definitions, found in § 66.0417, Wis. Stats., Chapters 97 and 463, Wis. Stats., and Wis. Admin. Code ATCP Chapters 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79 and SPS Chapters 221 and 390, as amended, are incorporated herein by reference. ... No Person shall operate a hotel, motel, tourist rooming h...
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