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Madison County updates body‑art ordinance to match state code, adds sterilization and permitting rules

Madison County Board · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The County Board adopted Ordinance 2020‑03 to align the county body‑art code with Illinois Public Health code Part 797, adding detailed definitions, operator/establishment permits, autoclave and sterilization standards, monthly spore testing and penalties for violations.

Madison County adopted an amendment (Ordinance 2020‑03) to Chapter 77 of the county code to bring the county body‑art ordinance into conformity with the Illinois Department of Public Health Body Art Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code Part 797).

The ordinance adds a comprehensive set of definitions and clarifications for body art activities (tattooing, piercing, permanent cosmetics), requires establishment permits and annual operator permits, and sets operator minimum age (18). It requires written client…

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