Day: July 31, 2015

Individuals have the right to sue others for injuries they sustain that were a result of wrongdoing. In Montana, civil actions for money damages can arise due to injury to one’s person. Liability can be found against a service provider, such as a tattoo shop, due to a failure to exercise ordinary care. The failure to exercise ordinary care is otherwise known in legal settings as “negligence“. In Montana, tattoo shops are licensed and regulated by state law. The purpose of the law is to protect public health. Further, administrative regulations prescribe various standards to be met by tattoo shops, such as single use of utensils, sterilization of equipment, and cleanliness