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Body Art Regulation Program

MCHD is authorized to regulate body art facility sanitation for compliance under the Mercer County Body Art Ordinance. In addition, the department regulates these establishments through a grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to conduct compliance activities under the  Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishment Registration Act (410 ILCS 54) and Body Art Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 797).

Opening a Business

Anyone interested in opening a body art/tattoo business in Mercer County must first register with the IDPH Division of Food, Drugs, and Dairies by contacting their office at 217-785-2439 or by email at dph.bodyart@illinois.gov. A new establishment shall only open in Mercer County after an initial opening inspection has been conducted by the MCHD and written approval to operate has been granted.

More Information

For more information, please visit IDPH Guidance on Body Art Establishments

Report a Complaint

If you have a complaint regarding a body art establishment or know of any person or facility providing body art services without an Illinois Certificate of Registration and Mercer County permit, please report this to the MCHD Environmental Health Director at 309-582-3759.

Contact Us

If you have questions or would like additional information with regard to the Illinois and Mercer County body art regulations, contact MCHD Environmental Health Director at 309-582-3759.

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