Body Art Event Sponsor Health Permitting

What is the process?

Receive Approval to Conduct Body Art Community Event

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.

Review Operational Requirements

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

Submit Health Permit Application

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.

Pay the Health Permit Fee

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

Await Approval From Inspector

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.

Who can use this service?

This service is available to sponsors and organizers intending to conduct a Body Art Community Event within San Luis Obispo County.

Is there a charge for this service?

Please refer to our Fee Schedule or contact our office at (805) 781-5544.

When and where is this service offered?

This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.

Please visit us, email us, contact us, or call our office to begin the process.

Location, directions and hours of operation

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Environmental Health Services Supervisors

Environmental Health Services is open Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm. 

Cindy Rattigan (805) 781-5544 [email protected]

Jeremiah Damery (805) 781-5548  [email protected]

  • Beach Water Quality, Cross-Connection, Land Use, Small Public Water Systems, Water Well Programs and Vector Programs

Leslie Terry (805) 781-5553  [email protected]

  • Body Art, Food Safety, Public Swimming Pools and Spa Pools

Linnea Chandler (805) 781-4917  [email protected]

  • Hazardous Materials (CUPA) Programs