MEHA Body Art Enforcement Presentation Summary
In the "MEHA Body Art Enforcement Presentation of 3-16-2016," the implementation by Deborah Garcia focuses on reporting social media unlicensed body art facilities, cost estimates for tattoo equipment and supplies, legal affairs communications, and the agencies involved in Michigan's enforcement efforts. The detailed cost breakdown and essential equipment list provide insights for individuals interested in the tattoo industry. The letter from MDHHS Bureau of Legal Affairs to the County Prosecutor reinforces collaborative efforts among local health departments, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and safety in the body art sector.
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Part 3 MEHA Body Art Enforcemenet Presentation of 3-16-2016
Implementation Deborah Garcia, JD, MAHS Office of Legal Affairs, MDHHS
Reporting Social Media Unlicensed Body Art Facilities. Instagram https://instagram.com/about/legal/terms/ Craigslist http://www.craigslist.org/about/terms.of.use Facebook https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/update
COST ESTIMATE FOR TATTOO EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ESSENTIAL Tattoo Machine Machine Power Supply Clip Cord (from machine to power supply) Tattoo Needles Tattoo Tubes - steel or disposable/plastic Tattoo Pigment Tattoo Tips steel or disposable/plastic NECESSARY Autoclave Tattoo Arm Rest Artist Procedure Chair Client Procedure Table Procedure Light Flash Rack Gloves (Disposable) Ink Caps/Pots (Disposable) Table Paper (Disposable) Dental Bibs(Disposable) Barrier Film (Disposable) Razor (Disposable ) Disinfectant (EPA registered, tuberculocidal) Petroleum or A&D Ointment Bandages (TatuDerm, DriLoc, Tegaderm, etc) Average Cost 475 240 25 9 38 21 58 Subtotal:866 3750 225 80 400 105 388 6 .50 12 22 16 2.50 33 3 34 Subtotal:5077 5943 Approximate Cost Range $250-$700 $150-$329 $15-$35 $3-$15 box of 10 $5-$70 box of 10 $8-$35 per bottle $15-$100 box of 10 $1,500 - $6,000 $149 - $300 $29 - $129 $200 - $600 $75 - $142 $225 - $550 $4.50 - $8.00 per box 0.20 - 0.70 box of 10 $7 - $16 $16 - $27 $12 - $19 $1 - $4 $26 - $39 per galllon $1 - $5.50 per pack of 10 $4.50-$9 box of 10 TOTAL - The final total is an estimate of the cost of supplies and equipment needed to perform approximately ten tattoos. Prices reflect the average cost of tattoo equipment and supplies if purchasing primarily from a tattoo supply company. Prices were estimated using: TatSoul Supply, Eternal Supply, EIKON Device, Lucky Tattoo Supply, Worldwide Tattoo Supply, Element Tattoo Supply, Skincandy Tattoo Supply, and Amazon. - -
Letter from MDHHS Bureau of Legal Affairs to County Prosecutor
Agencies Involved Local Health Department State of Michigan, MDHHS Battle Creek Law Enforcement Calhoun County Prosecutor Magistrate/Court Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Interagency Coordination COMPLAINT LHD EH MDHHS MDEQ COUNTY PROSECUTOR And LAW ENFORCEMENT LHD CD Physician Clinic Hospital JUDGE or Magistrate
Lessons Learned Federal, State and/or Local Laws HIPAA, Public Health Code, 2010 PA 375, Ordinance Legal Authority Who, What, Where, When, Why Relevant Facts Violation of Specific Law Injurious to Public s Health Both How Condition or Activity Threatens Public Health Know Your Local Attorneys, Health Officers, Judges Cooperation with Interagencies Action Required Preventing Imminent Public Health Hazard (Pro) Communication Gaps between Agencies Consequences Due Process Substantive Procedural Right to Review Legal Authority to Issue an Order Signature & Title
Open Issues Deputize Sanitarians? What is MDHHS role as it relates to other local governmental agencies and responsibilities? Library funds? Distinguish between MCL 333.109(1) and (2) or MCL 333.110 Civil Action? actual damages determined by Court Order Criminal Action? Penalties - imprisonment, fine or both
CONTACT INFORMATION Michael Kucab, RS, REHS, MPH MDHHS Body Art Licensing Coordinator BodyArt@michigan.gov or kucabm@michigan.gov 517-335-8165 Deborah R. Garcia, JD, MAHS MDHHS Legal Affairs garciad2@michigan.gov 517-241-3374 Brandon Morrill, Sanitarian County Health Department b.Morrill@nwhealth.org 231-547-6523 Body Art Licensing and Informational Website address: www.michigan.gov/bodyart
