AN ACT to amend and reenact section 23-01-35 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tattooing, body piercing, branding, subdermal implants, and scarification; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1071 amends North Dakota's existing law regulating tattooing, body piercing, branding, subdermal implants, and scarification. The bill updates the specific provisions governing these procedures and establishes penalties for violations of the regulations. It directly affects tattoo parlors, body piercing studios, and other businesses providing these services by requiring compliance with the updated standards. The law, signed by the Governor on March 21, 2025, creates a clear legal framework for enforcement and penalties related to these body modification practices.