Written Question · S1W-06880 · Session 1
Whether, in the interests of public safety, it plans to introduce licensing under section 44 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 of…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether, in the interests of public safety, it plans to introduce licensing under section 44 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 of body piercers and/or premises which are engaged in tattooing, piercing and other bodily modification procedures.
The answer
Before any licensing of premises engaged in tattooing, piercing or modification procedures is considered under section 44 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, a consultation exercise will take place. This will involve public health interests, local authorities and other interested parties.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-06880 by reference.