In Macomb County, body art establishments and activities are regulated under the Regulations Governing Body Art Establishments in Macomb County, Michigan which became effective in February 2009.

Under the regulation, all body art and permanent cosmetic establishments must have Health Department approval and individuals performing body art or permanent cosmetics may do so only in an approved establishment.

Other major requirements of the regulation include:  

    -State licensing

    -Facility equipment and construction standards

    -Operational standards

    -Annual inspection requirement

    -Plan review for new or remodeled facilities