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Utah Code § 26B-7-418

Scarification safety requirements

Enacted by Chapter 209, 2026 General Session

(1) A body art facility that practices or instructs scarification shall:

(a) practice scarification procedures in a dedicated enclosed room that is not used for any other purpose;

(b) obtain proof of age before performing a scarification procedure; and

(c) provide a client, in writing, with:

(i) instructions regarding proper care for the skin during the healing process after a scarification procedure, including warning signs of infection; and

(ii) information about how to report an injury to the department.

(2) The department shall establish rules to ensure that a body art facility that practices or instructs scarification has adequate policies and procedures in place for client safety, including rules that address:

(a) clothing;

(b) personal protective equipment;

(c) use of single-use instruments;

(d) sanitization and disposal of tools; and

(e) cleaning and bandaging a client's skin.

(3) The Office of Professional Licensure Review shall:

(a) review the practice and instruction of scarification; and

(b) report findings and recommendations to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee on or before November 1, 2026.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.