Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Editorial

COMMENTARY

Increased fee necessary for tattoo parlors

The same week Michigan legislators passed laws related to HIV testing, they also attempted to address the regulation of an industry that can put patrons at increased risk of contracting blood-borne pathogens. The bill, which passed in both houses, would require tattoo parlors to pay an annual fee of $500. For tattoo parlors, it means an annual increase of about $333 from the previous licensing fee­ — $500 every three years.