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146B.03 LICENSURE FOR BODY ART TECHNICIANS.

Subdivision 1.Licensure required.

(a) Effective January 1, 2011, no individual may perform tattooing unless the individual holds a valid tattoo technician license issued by the commissioner under this chapter, except as provided in subdivision 3.

(b) Effective January 1, 2011, no individual may perform body piercing unless the individual holds a valid body piercing technician license issued by the commissioner under this chapter, except as provided in subdivision 3.

(c) If an individual performs both tattooing and body piercing, the individual must hold a valid dual body art technician license.

Subd. 2.Designation.

(a) No individual may use the title of "tattooist," "tattoo artist," "tattoo technician," "body art practitioner," "body art technician," or other letters, words, or titles in connection with that individual's name which in any way represents that the individual is engaged in the practice of tattooing or authorized to do so, unless the individual is licensed and authorized to perform tattooing under this chapter.

(b) No individual may use the title "body piercer," "body piercing artist," "body art practitioner," "body art technician," or other letters, words, or titles in connection with that individual's name which in any way represents that the individual is engaged in the practice of body piercing or authorized to do so, unless the individual is licensed and authorized to perform body piercing under this chapter.

(c) Any representation made to the public by a licensed technician must specify the types of body art procedures the technician is licensed to perform.

Subd. 3.Exceptions.

(a) The following individuals may perform body art procedures within the scope of their practice without a technician's license:

(1) a physician licensed under chapter 147;

(2) a nurse licensed under sections 148.171 to 148.285;

(3) a chiropractor licensed under chapter 148;

(4) an acupuncturist licensed under chapter 147B;

(5) a physician's assistant licensed under chapter 147A; or

(6) a dental professional licensed under chapter 150A.

(b) A guest artist under section 146B.04 may perform body art procedures in accordance with the requirements of section 146B.04.

Subd. 4.Licensure requirements.

An applicant for licensure under this section shall submit to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner:

(1) proof that the applicant is over the age of 18;

(2) the type of license the applicant is applying for;

(3) all fees required under section 146B.10;

(4) proof of completing a minimum of 200 hours of supervised experience within each area for which the applicant is seeking a license, and must include an affidavit from the supervising licensed technician;

(5) proof of having satisfactorily completed coursework within the year preceding application and approved by the commissioner on bloodborne pathogens, the prevention of disease transmission, infection control, and aseptic technique. Courses to be considered for approval by the commissioner may include, but are not limited to, those administered by one of the following:

(i) the American Red Cross;

(ii) United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); or

(iii) the Alliance of Professional Tattooists; and

(6) any other relevant information requested by the commissioner.

Subd. 5.Action on licensure applications.

(a) The commissioner shall notify the applicant in writing of the action taken on the application. If the application is approved, the commissioner shall issue a tattoo technician license, a body piercing technician license, or a dual body art technician license.

(b) If licensure is denied, the applicant must be notified of the determination and the grounds for it, and the applicant may request a hearing under chapter 14 on the determination by filing a written statement with the commissioner within 30 days after receipt of the notice of denial. After the hearing, the commissioner shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision.

Subd. 6.Licensure term; renewal.

(a) A technician's license is valid for two years from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon payment of the renewal fee established under section 146B.10.

(b) At renewal, a licensee must submit proof of continuing education approved by the commissioner in the areas identified in subdivision 4, clause (5).

Subd. 7.Temporary licensure.

(a) The commissioner may issue a temporary license to an applicant who submits to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner:

(1) proof that the applicant is over the age of 18;

(2) all fees required under section 148B.10; and

(3) a letter from a licensed technician who has agreed to provide the supervision to meet the supervised experience requirement under subdivision 4, clause (4).

(b) Upon completion of the required supervised experience, the temporary licensee shall submit documentation of satisfactorily completing the requirements under subdivision 4, clauses (3) and (4), and the applicable fee under section 146B.10. The commissioner shall issue a new license in accordance with subdivision 4.

(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is valid for one year and may be renewed for one additional year.

Subd. 8.License by reciprocity.

The commissioner shall issue a technician's license to a person who holds a current license, certification, or registration from another state if the commissioner determines that the standards for licensure, certification, or registration in the other jurisdiction meet or exceed the requirements for licensure stated in this chapter and a letter is received from that jurisdiction stating that the applicant is in good standing.

Subd. 9.Transfer and display of license.

A license issued under this section is not transferable to another individual. A valid license must be displayed at the establishment site and available to the public upon request.

Subd. 10.Transition period.

Until January 1, 2012, the supervised experience requirement under subdivision 4, clause (4), shall be waived by the commissioner if the applicant submits to the commissioner evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that:

(1) the applicant has performed at least 2,080 hours within the last five years in the body art area in which the applicant is seeking licensure; or

(2) the applicant completed more than 1,040 hours but less than 2,080 hours within the last five years in the body art area in which the applicant is seeking licensure and has successfully completed at least six hours of coursework provided by one of the following entities: Alliance of Professional Tattooists, Association of Professional Piercers, or Compliance Solutions International.

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