The operator of a tattoo and or piercing shop must make sure that everyone working for them has had proper training and must show a reliable evidence that they have been trained. They have to be able to provide that they know CPR, safety and sanitation requirements, precautions against bloodborne pathogens, and appropriate after care of the tattoo's and piercings.
The owner of the store has to maintain many different records. They have to keep track of all dye colors, manufacturers, available lot numbers, and be able to identify any pigment used. They must keep track of all payments, inspections, and approvals. The board of health will conduct at least one inspection of the business and can come in at any time to do another inspection.
I have many tattoo's but I am very picky when it comes to choosing where I get my work done at. I would never walk into a tattoo shop and let just anyone work on me. Some places may look nice and clean but some tattoo artists do bad work. Also, places can look clean but if the artist isn't keeping things sterilized then you could end up getting tattooed with a dirty needle and you wouldn't know until after getting the tattoo.
http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/3701-9
http://www.aaatattoodirectory.com/tattoo_regulations.htm
