Tattoo Parlours Act 2013

Tattoo Parlours Act 2013 is an act of the Parliament of Queensland to establish a regulatory framework, including occupational licensing, for the tattoo industry in Queensland.[1][2] The act was passed on 16 October 2013, and will commence on a day fixed by proclamation.[3] It is expected that licensing will start in January 2014, and compliance provisions will come into effect in July 2014.[1] The relevant Minister is required to review the Act after 3 years.

The Act places restrictions on who can hold a permit, including the holder must be an Australian citizen over the age of 18, and must not be a "controlled person" as defined by Criminal Organisation Act 2009.[1] It will require permit applicants to provide finger prints and palm prints.[4]

The Act amends Liquor Act 1992 to prohibit patrons from wearing or displaying material associated with criminal motor cycle gangs, such as club jackets, while in liquor licensed premises.[5]

The Act amends Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 to expand the use of detection dogs in tattoo parlours from drug detection to include explosives detection (includes firearms).

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/tattoo-parlours-act-2013.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-taxes-elections-and-complaints/queensland-laws-and-regulations/new-criminal-bikie-gang-laws/
  3. ↑ http://www.robertsonogorman.com.au/blog/2013/october/17/update-the-anti-bikies-legislation-commences/
  4. ↑ http://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/tattoo-industry-feels-the-pain/2068669/
  5. ↑ http://www.cla.asn.au/News/bikie-laws-criminalise-innocents-in-qld/

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