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Body Piercing Program In 1999, the Florida Legislature passed a law to regulate
Body Piercing Facilities (As defined in 64E-19FAC & 381.0085FS). Body Piercing
is an evasive procedure that may present the potential for infection. Not only
can piercing lead to infections of the pierced site (Especially if required
after care instructions are not followed), but it also has the potential to
transmit Blood borne Pathogens like Hepatitis B & C and HIV, if minimum sanitary
and safety standard are not followed. The Broward County Health Department’s
Environmental Health section and Public Health Nursing conduct annual
inspections of these facilities. Body Piercers are also required to obtain
annual training in safety, sterilization and sanitation. Since 2000, The Broward
County Health Department has provided twice a year
training courses, so piercers can be
updated on rule changes, have educational speakers and discuss issues in their
profession.
Useful Information:
Licensing, rule information, State wide training providers
Local Training Information and on-line
registration is available
The Association of
Professional Piercers
is one of the organizations that promote interaction between government and the
industry.
Links of Interest:
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