79537315.2-912Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Counties, Cities And TownsPowers Of Local GovernmentGeneral Powers Of Local GovernmentsPublic Health And Safety; NuisancesRegulation of tattoo parlors and body-piercing salons; definition; exception1983, c. 429, § 15.1-28.3; 1997, c. 587; 2000, c. 842; 2001, c. 270.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/15.2-912/18.2-371.3Tattooing or body piercing of minors/18.2-371.3//15.2-912/15.2/II/9/1/15.2-912Ancient Art Tattoo Studio v. Virginia Beach011299561 S.E.2d 6902002-04-19https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1059348/ancient-art-tattoo-studio-v-virginia-beach/ . . . conduct of tattoo parlors as set forth in Code § 15.2-912, and also with the provisions of Code § . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr>Any locality may by ordinance regulate the sanitary condition of the personnel, equipment and premises of tattoo parlors and body-piercing salons and specify procedures for enforcement of compliance with the disease control and disclosure requirements of § 18.2-371.3.sectionAA1This section shall not apply to medical doctors, veterinarians, registered nurses or any other medical services personnel licensed pursuant to Title 54.1 in performance of their professional duties.sectionCC1Localities requiring regulation of tattoo parlors and piercing salons by ordinance shall include in such ordinance authorization for unannounced inspections by appropriate personnel of the locality.sectionDD1