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Tattoo Parlours Act 2013 is an anti-gang, anti-crime act of the Parliament of Queensland to establish a regulatory framework, including occupational licensing, for the tattoo industry in Queensland, Australia. [1] The associated Acts enacted on the same date were the Criminal Law (Criminal Organisations Disruption) Amendment Act 2013 and the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013. [2] The Acts were passed on 16 October 2013, and as of 17 October 2013, the Attorney-General of Queensland had indicated that they had received Royal Assent; Part 9 of Tattoo Parlours Act 2013, which amends the Liquor Act 1992, came into force at that time. [3] [4][ better source needed][ better source needed] The rest of this Act was to commence "on a day fixed by proclamation." [4][ needs update] The relevant Minister is required to review the Act after 3 years. [5][ citation needed]
The Act places restrictions on who can hold a permit, including a requirement that the holder must be an Australian citizen over the age of 18, and must not be a "controlled person" as defined by the Criminal Organisation Act 2009.[ citation needed][ original research?] It requires permit applicants to provide fingerprints and palm prints. [6][ non-primary source needed][ original research?] [7]
The Act amends the Liquor Act 1992, [4][ better source needed] in particular, to prohibit patrons from wearing or displaying material associated with criminal motor cycle gangs, such as club jackets, while in liquor licensed premises.[ citation needed][ original research?] It also amends the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 to expand the use of detection dogs in tattoo parlours from drug detection to include explosives detection.[ citation needed]