Tattoo consent records in Baltimore City, Maryland

Baltimore City

Last reviewed 2026-11-04

Who inspects you

Baltimore City Health Department, Environmental Health, tattoo facilities (Baltimore City Health Code Title 13) · Baltimore City
Stricter than the state. Health Code Title 13 has the city license the shop ($100 a year) and register every tattooist with the Commissioner of Health. The department also wants a Use & Occupancy permit and a posted risk notice, and bans mobile studios and tattoo parties. Records stay the state's 3 years. The source

Maryland’s rules

Tattoo: minors with conditions
Piercing: minors with conditions
Keep each record: 3 years
Who regulates: state + local, Maryland Department of Health, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration

Baltimore City follows Maryland’s form, and adds its own rule, above.

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