Criminal penalties.

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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes

(1) A person may not:

(a) Operate a tattoo establishment or temporary establishment in this state without a license.

(b) Practice tattooing in this state without a tattoo artist license or guest tattoo artist registration, except as provided in s. 381.00773.

(c) Practice tattooing in this state at any place other than a tattoo establishment or temporary establishment, except as provided in s. 381.00773.

(d) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license or registration by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment.

(2) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

s. 8, ch. 2010-220.

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