Alabama

No person shall practice body art procedure without first obtaining an operator permit from the Health Department. Permits must be renewed annually. The fee is $25.00 and is not transferable or prorated. Applicants must provide proof of attendance, within 36 months, in a Health Department-approved bloodborne pathogen course. They must also provide a copy of a Hepatitis B vaccination record, a declination form or proof of immunity, and a photo ID. There is no requirement for apprenticeship training or hours, must work in a state licensed Body Art Facility.