The sponsor of a Temporary Body Art Event shall obtain all necessary permits from all applicable agencies in order to conduct business within San Luis Obispo County prior to seeking an event sponsor health permit from Environmental Health Services.

Read and comply with the Requirements for Body Art Facility reference document.

The sponsor shall submit a Temporary Body Art Event Sponsor Permit Application Packet to Environmental Health Services a minimum of 30 days prior to the scheduled event.

The permit fee is due with the application. Please refer to the Environmental Health Permit Fee Schedule for more information.

It is unlawful to conduct a Body Art Event without prior approval from Environmental Health Services.

The health inspector will review your completed application and sign off when approved. The inspector reviewing the application will contact you with any additional information that may be required, revisions needed, or when your application is approved.