Rules & Regulations

Tattoo and Body Piercing services are governed by State Administrative Rules as well as City Ordinance.

SD Administrative Rules 44-12-01 "Minimum Standards for Tattooing"

SD Administrative Rules 44-12-02 "Minimum Standards for Body Piercings"

SD Administrative Rule Appendix A to 44-12 "Sanitizing Solutions"

SD Administrative Rule Appendix B to 44-12 "Environmental Cleaning Solutions"

City of Sturgis Ordinance 11.06 "Regulation of Tattoo Artist"