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Nail Bars and Special Treatment Premises (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the licensing of nail bars and premises where, tattooing, cosmetic piercing and other prescribed treatments are carried out; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

18 July 2008

In Plain English

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This bill would create a licensing system for nail bars and premises where tattooing, cosmetic piercing and other prescribed treatments are carried out. It aims to protect public health and safety by setting licensing requirements, safety standards, inspections and enforcement for these premises, with powers to regulate related activities.

Key Points

  • Introduces a licensing regime for nail bars and premises offering tattooing, cosmetic piercing and other prescribed treatments.
  • Sets licence conditions, safety standards and inspection/enforcement powers for local authorities.
  • Covers operators, premises and practitioners, with requirements around records and training where appropriate.
  • Creates offences for operating without a licence or breaching licence conditions and outlines penalties.
  • Covers connected purposes and any other prescribed treatments.”

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. The first reading took place on 17 March 2008.

Who is affected?

Nail bar operators and premises owners/managersPractitioners performing tattooing, cosmetic piercing and other prescribed treatments and their staffCustomers/patrons of these premisesLocal authorities/licensing authoritiesHealth and safety regulators and inspectors

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

17 Mar 2008

2nd readingCommons
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3rd readingCommons
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