Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVIII. Public Health § 211.760. Tattooing and body piercing of humans by nonmedical personnel for remuneration;  registration;  administrative regulations;  compliance checks;  hearings

(a) “Body piercing” means the act of penetrating the skin or body part of a human being to make a hole, mark, or scar;

(b) “Facility” means the place of business where tattooing, body piercing, or both are conducted;  and

(c) “Tattooing” means the act of producing scars on a human being or the act of inserting pigment under the surface of the skin of a human being, by pricking with a needle or otherwise, to produce indelible marks or figures visible through the skin, including the application of permanent makeup.

(a) Health and cleanliness of places of business in which tattooing, body piercing, or both are conducted;

(b) Sterilization of tattooing and body piercing apparatus;

(c) Procedures to prevent the spread of disease or infection during or relating to tattooing and body piercing procedures;

(d) Procedures to prevent any tattooing or body piercing of minors without the written notarized consent of a custodial parent or legal guardian;  and

(e) Such other administrative regulations as may be necessary to protect public health or properly administer the program requirements of this section, including application and licensing fees.