[30:27] “It’s not the guy that you’re talking to who is gonna make those changes. It ends up going further up the ladder to bureaucrats of some type who are gonna ultimately determine what are the protocols and the standards of this industry”
— Carson Hill
Taking the reins on regulation is a must. If we let things slide, we could find ourselves tangled in excessive bureaucracy, and that's not where we want to be. It's vital that we take an active interest in defining the standards and guidelines for our industry. If we don't, there's a real risk that government bodies could tighten the screws on the very progress we're eager to achieve.
This is where groups like the APT and those advocating for tattoo-run agencies come into play. They need our backing to push against legislation like MOCRA or REACH that could strangle our room for creativity. By lending our support, we're not just safeguarding the industry's future, but also safeguarding the freedom to innovate and flourish within it.