Health and Safety Code section 119323

Performing body art without being registered, performing body art at an unpermitted location, operating a body art facility without a health permit, or operating a temporary body art event without a permit shall be a misdemeanor. The local enforcement agency may also assess an administrative penalty in an amount not less than twenty-five dollars ($25) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for violation of any provision of this chapter. All fines are to be retained by the local enforcement agency for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

Source: Section 119323, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=119323.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2014; accessed Jul. 21, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Jul. 21, 2025

§ 119323's source at ca​.gov