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:

• Association of Professional Piercers
• Class offered by the Broward County Health Department
• Chapter 64E-19, F.A.C. (40 KB, PDF)
• License Application Form (10 KB, PDF)
• Injury-Report Form (11 KB, PDF)