Body Art

2025 Proposed Fees

Pursuant to the Ohio Administrative Code 3701-36-14 and Ohio Revised Code 3709.09 the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has completed the annual calculation of license fees for Body Art Operations. Those proposed fees are listed in the informational letters below.

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department will hold a public hearing regarding the adjusted fees on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 8:45 am in the meeting room at Monclova Township Hall, 4335 Albon Road, Monclova, Ohio 43542. If you have any questions, please contact Environmental Health at (419) 213-4100, option 4.

Body Art 2025 Fees- Public Hearing Letter to Facilities

Body art in Ohio is regulated under the authority of Chapter 3730.01 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Chapter 3701-9 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).

These rules and regulations have been established to protect the public health of the community. Body Art procedures present opportunities for the transmission of blood-borne pathogens and bacterial infections. Our role in ensuring the safety of the public is to routinely conduct comprehensive inspections of Body Art facilities paying particular attention to record-keeping, sanitation requirements, and overall maintenance of the facility.

Click Here for Lucas County Body Art (Tattoo) Facility Inspections

The most up-to-date body art facility inspections are available through our website. You are able to search for any facilities licensed by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.

Please contact our office at 419-213-4100 option 4.