This was what I ended up with, Mike was happy with my efforts!:)
“Tattoo Life Magazine” was the original newsletter for the “Tattoo Association of the Confederacy” formed in 1979 and combined with the National Tattoo Associations “Needlepoint Magazine” its First issue was March 14 1979 and continued until 1990.
Its founder was Bob “Grandpa Groovy” MacMahan
“Tattoo Life” is important because of its many “Firsts” in the tattoo community. Such as promoting the highest standards for professionalism, legislation, health, education and safety. As well as improvements in quality equipment and techniques which make leaps and bounds in the advancement of Tattooing for its members.
How did “Grandpa Groovy” persuade the powers that be to allow tattooing in this particular area? By having a nurse to speak to the board in Winchester on the real statistics on hepatitis and other blood borne pathogens in the tattoo industry.
What well known tattooer was this persons African Safari hunting buddy? Huck Spaulding
With this task I’ve learned SO much about the history of tattooing and the important people involved. Mike said this was a “Mr Miagi” task and now I understand.
Also, my mentor Mike “Tattoman” Miller was Grandpa Groovys apprentice.
Laws I believe were influenced by these organizations.
Virginia Code
Title 15.2. Counties, Cities and Towns.
CHAPTER 9. GENERAL POWERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
ARTICLE 1. Public Health and Safety; Nuisances.
15.2-912. Regulation of tattoo parlors and body-piercing salons; definition; exception. —
A. Any locality may by ordinance regulate the sanitary condition of the personnel, equipment and premises of tattoo parlors and body-piercing salons and specify procedures for enforcement of compliance with the disease control and disclosure requirements of §§ 18.2-371.3.
B. For the purposes of this section:
“Body-piercing salon” means any place in which a fee is charged for the act of penetrating the skin to make a hole, mark, or scar, generally permanent in nature. “Body piercing” does not include the use of a mechanized, presterilized ear-piercing system that penetrates the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear or both.
“Tattoo parlor” means any place in which is offered or practiced the placing of designs, letters, scrolls, figures, symbols or any other marks upon or under the skin of any person with ink or any other substance, resulting in the permanent coloration of the skin, including permanent make-up or permanent jewelry, by the aid of needles or any other instrument designed to touch or puncture the skin.
C. This section shall not apply to medical doctors, veterinarians, registered nurses or any other medical services personnel licensed pursuant to Title 54.1 in performance of their professional duties.
D. Localities requiring regulation of tattoo parlors and piercing salons by ordinance shall include in such ordinance authorization for unannounced inspections by appropriate personnel of the locality.
(1983, c. 429, §§ 15.1-28.3; 1997, c. 587; 2000, c. 842; 2001, c. 270.)
Sources
1989 Tatto Life Magazine- found on the net
Alliance of Professional Tattooists
National Tattoo Association
DPOR webstite
Google
