Revision Note
In this part, "part" substituted for "chapter".
Cross References
Sunset evaluations modified, see §§26H-4, 5.
Law Journals and Reviews
The Constitution and Inking: How Anderson v. City of Hermosa Beach Expanded First Amendment Protection for the Tattoo Industry. 33 UH L. Rev. 417 (2010).
[§321-373.5] Permit; required for tattoo shop and temporary locations. (a) No person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other legal entity shall operate a tattoo shop or temporary location without a permit pursuant to department rules.
(b) Each initial permit application under this section shall be accompanied by a fee of $125 for a permit valid for one year. For renewal of a permit, each applicant shall pay a fee of $75 per year. Initial permit application and renewal fees may be increased by not more than $10 per year.
(c) All permits shall expire on December 31 of each year. The application for a permit renewal shall be submitted to the department in writing on or before December 31 annually.
(d) The department may issue a temporary permit valid for a maximum of seven consecutive days per calendar year for locations other than a permitted tattoo shop for the purpose of a trade show, product demonstration, or educational demonstration; provided that the show or demonstration shall meet all safety and hygiene standards as specified by the director and in this chapter. The temporary permit application shall be made in writing to the department at least sixty days prior to the scheduled event, shall include specific measures to meet specified health and safety standards, and may be subject to a site inspection. Temporary permit applicants shall pay a $50 nonrefundable application fee in addition to:
(1) A $500 nonrefundable permit fee for an event featuring not more than forty participating tattoo artists; or
(2) A $50 nonrefundable permit fee for an event featuring less than three participating tattoo artists demonstrating for educational purposes only, without compensation, consideration, or donation by the public;
provided that the department may annually increase the fees specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) by not more than $100 and $10 per year, respectively. [L 2009, c 130, §1]
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