The Grand Traverse County Health Department performs inspections to ensure that hygiene practices decrease the risk of transmitting blood-borne diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus, as these diseases can be dangerous and could make you sick.
Michigan law requires body art providers to be licensed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Grand Traverse County has a Body Art Ordinance requiring both establishments and operators to obtain county and state licenses. In Michigan, anybody art procedure not performed in a licensed facility (even if the procedure is free) is illegal.
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If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at 231-995-6051 or eh@gtcountymi.gov.