Jamestown, N.D. (AP) Health officials in North Dakota say they have been receiving complaints about unlicensed tattoo shops that are operating in the state.
Central Valley Health of Jamestown services eight counties, including Stutsman, and licenses businesses that offer tattoo and piercing services. Administrator Robin Iszler says that the complaints have come from people who have gotten a tattoo at an unlicensed facility.
Iszler says shops without a license can have sanitary problems.
Iszler says shops offering tattoo services must be able to show a license upon request. Iszler adds customers should report the business immediately if a license is not available.