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To: Governor Roy Cooper
Petition to reopen NC TATTOO Studios
Re-open tattoo studios in North Carolina specifically but notLimited to Jacksonville North Carolina Wilmington North Carolina Raleigh North Carolina. Attempt and enact a soft opening of all tattoo Studios on April 27, 2020. Limited to one Tattoo per Tattoo artists, one client in studio with scheduled appointment. Named tattoo studio shall be limited to but not to exceed not to exceed 10 persons. PPE and facemasks to be worn by operators performing tattoos and body piercing wherein. Optional handwashing seminars to be taught weekly to clientele and employees of each establishment. Zero waiting are until further notice. Apprentice and counter help to remain on furlough
Why is this important?
North Carolina tattoo artists are a vital part of their communities, all
Are required to have up to date certifications including but not limited to Cross Contamination prevention, first aid, CPR and most have multiple years of training in their field. We are also citizens, families, taxpayers, and provide a service that has been proven to be compromised when we, as a form of licensed, provisioned, health care worker, cannot operate from our licensed facilities. Time and time again we as tattoo shop owners, artists, and employees have seen a dramatic rise in major infection, disease, and sometimes death from the closing of our establishments. COVID19 is MORE likely to be spread by those tattooing or piercing at home. It is dangerous and negligent to think that we, as tax payers and competent, well respected shop owners and tattoo artist alike cannot help the current situation rather than hinder it.
Are required to have up to date certifications including but not limited to Cross Contamination prevention, first aid, CPR and most have multiple years of training in their field. We are also citizens, families, taxpayers, and provide a service that has been proven to be compromised when we, as a form of licensed, provisioned, health care worker, cannot operate from our licensed facilities. Time and time again we as tattoo shop owners, artists, and employees have seen a dramatic rise in major infection, disease, and sometimes death from the closing of our establishments. COVID19 is MORE likely to be spread by those tattooing or piercing at home. It is dangerous and negligent to think that we, as tax payers and competent, well respected shop owners and tattoo artist alike cannot help the current situation rather than hinder it.