Model Byelaws consultation

Closes 14 Aug 2025

Introduction

The Byelaws lay down requirements for practitioners to follow to ensure that any treatment provided to a client is carried out in hygienic ways to ensure that any risk or transmission of a blood borne virus is effectively controlled.

See the proposed Byelaws below. There is also a summary breaking down the changes from the current Byelaws to the proposed ones in the 'Summary of main differences' box. 

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Summary of main differences

The main differences between the older legacy Byelaws and the proposed Dorset Council Byelaws are the fines on conviction are raised from £400 to £1000.

Dorset Council will have the ability to regulate cosmetic piercing and semi-permanent skin colouring in Purbeck, East and North Dorset areas which we currently do not have.

There is also the need for the addition of a sign to say no eating or drinking in the treatment area. 

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