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Weld County approves first reading of updated body-art code with new safety standards
Summary
Weld County commissioners approved on first reading a proposed update to local body-art (tattoo) regulations, adopting elements of a NEHA model code and adding standards on branding, scarification, hygiene, and facility plans; the ordinance moves to second reading with requests for minor clarifications from commissioners.
Weld County commissioners approved on first reading Code Ordinance 2025-14 on Monday, a proposed update to the county's regulations for body-art establishments that adopts parts of a National Environmental Health Association model code and adds new local standards for procedures, facility plans and staff hygiene.
The ordinance replaces standards last updated in 2014 and, according to county staff, incorporates industry and regulator input from three stakeholder meetings and a prior work session; the changes include provisions for branding and scarification, plan-review procedures, specified hand-sink and lighting expectations, and limits on eating/drinking during procedures.
Jason Cheshire, with the Weld County Health Department, told commissioners the update…
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