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Tattoo law in Norway

Source: LovdataRead 5 November 2026Independent information site: not a government body and not the source of the laws it summarises.

In Norway the premises used for tattooing must be approved by the municipality before use, and tattooing may only be done in approved premises.

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Studio or artist registration or licence
Approval of the premises by the municipality before use
Authority
The municipality (kommunen)
Law
Forskrift om hygienekrav for frisør-, hudpleie-, tatoverings- og hulltakingsvirksomhet m.v. (FOR-1998-05-06-581), section 5
Source
Lovdata, read 5 November 2026.

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