Clean Tattooing in Utah

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I am begging you to seriously consider the following information and how it is and will affect our community regarding a report about a potentially deadly, drug resistant type of staph infection spreading in the tattoo community. A report has been released showing that in 3 states alone, the antibiotic-resistant superbug known as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) has been found in 44 people associated with illegal tattoos from 13 unlicensed tattoo artists.
In these cases, Center for Disease Control officials say the infections were caused by the unlicensed tattoo artist failing to use gloves, masks, sterilized needles, or single-use equipment; including needles, tattoo machines, and ink supplies.

Beware of Unlicensed Tattoo Artists
In light of these outbreaks, CDC officials say people considering a tattoo should be aware of the potential risk of drug-resistant MRSA infection associated with unlicensed tattoo artists. They recommend using a licensed artist who follows proper infection-control procedures. Most MRSA skin infections are mild, but they can develop into more invasive problems such as pneumonia or necrotizing fasciitis (the so-called flesh-eating disease).

Currently Utah does not have any laws regarding the selling of tattoo and piercing supplies. So almost anyone can purchase the equipment locally, and tattoo or pierce at home. We at Lucky Bamboo Tattoo have seen many infections from local inexperienced home tattooists (scratchers). We have also seen many minors getting tattooed and purchasing tattoo equipment! This needs to be regulated just like alcohol and tobacco sales. We would like to see Utah adopt a law that states tattoo and piercing equipment can only be sold to licensed professionals. We would also like to see more strict guidelines added to Davis Counties Health regulations for tattooing and piercing. Please help us in our stand against unprofessional, cross-contamination, and unqualified/ inexperienced tattooists in Utah.


Goal:
1. To add/change Davis County health regulations for body art facilities.
2. To ban the sale of Tattoo and Piercing supplies to unlicensed individuals in Davis County and hopefully the state of Utah.


Thank you!

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  • Jared Preslar
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    • Lets cleanup the local tattoo biz
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    • Layton
  • Michael Nickle
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    • Good to see this happening!
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    • Syracuse, Ut
  • Skyla Robinson
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    • Clinton
  • CHRISTINA WALKER
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    • HILL AIR FORCE BASE
  • Matthew Walker
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    • Hill Air Force Base
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    • Roy
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    • Roy
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    • washington terrace
  • Shannon Murphy
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    • CLEARFIELD
  • Ashley Gardenier
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    • South Ogden
  • Becky
  • karl johnston
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    • long time waiting
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    • CLEARFIELD
  • karina allen
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    • yes do it
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    • Clearfield
  • Derrick Schwieters
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    • Hill AFB
  • Tracie Ellibee
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    • Clearfield
  • Michael J. Moore
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    • I personally have known more than 5 minors (under the age of 17) in Davis County alone who have been in bought tattoo equipment.
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    • Farmington
  • Brandi Earl
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    • Layton
  • Shannon Hansen
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    • West Jordan UT
  • kollin kawaguchi
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    • you should also legalize breaking fingers ill sign that petition as well
  • Lisa Dooley
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    • I am in health care and know the serious effects of MRSA and how it can damage people from the inside out. I urge Utah residents to know what they are getting into before they go to a "scratcher" to get an unsanitary tattoo that could potentially affect their health for ever.
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    • Farr West
  • MELYSSA ULRICH
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    • hell yea this should be taken care of!
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    • kaysville
  • richard ulrich
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    • i got tats so this better get around
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    • kaysville
  • Keith Batchelor
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    • Layton
  • Chastity Bendele
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    • Hill AFB, UT
  • Brian Bendele
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    • Hill AFB, UT
  • Heather Ewart
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    • Layton
  • nick steckel
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    • i like getting tattoos and agree supplies should be sold to professionals
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    • layton
  • Daniel Rasmussen
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    • Clearfield
  • Melissa Papaj
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    • Syracuse, Utah
  • Jaymie Newland
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    • taylorsville
  • Amber
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    • yuck
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    • Ogden
  • Brody Hamblin
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    • I have seen many unlicensed tattooists tattoo in Utah. Most of them not being sanitary at all.
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    • Clinton
  • Terry Kennington
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    • Thank You!
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    • Layton
  • Mindi Green
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    • Syracuse
  • Ryan Bouman
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    • Clearfield
  • Chelsea Batchelor
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    • Layton
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    • clinton
  • Stacie Adams
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    • Clearfield
  • Becky
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    • GROSS
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    • Flower Mound, Tx
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  • Heather Shaw
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    • Layton
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  • ashley
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    • Layton
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    • Syracuse