Rhode Island
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- Licensing Rhode Island Department of Health Link:
https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=214 - Application
https://health.ri.gov/applications/TattooArtist.pdf - Oversight/Rules Link:
https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-10-15 (Select Regulation from the top menu) - Other Considerations:
Read Very Important on the Application. Upon completion of the application, you must contact the office of facilities regulation (401-222-2566) to schedule an appointment for the required Rhode Island Department of Health Practical for Tattoo Artists or Body Piercing.
https://health.ri.gov/applications/TattooArtist.pdf