146B.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. The terms defined in this section apply to this chapter. Subd. 2. Aftercare. “Aftercare” means written instructions given to a client, specific to the procedure rendered, on caring for the body art and surrounding area. These instructions must include information on when to seek medical treatment. Subd. 3. Antiseptic. “Antiseptic” […]
146B.02 ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE PROCEDURES. Subdivision 1. General. Beginning January 1, 2011, no person acting individually or jointly with any other person may maintain, own, or operate a body art establishment in the state without an establishment license issued by the commissioner in accordance with this chapter, except as permitted under subdivision 8 or 9. Subd. […]
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 […]
146B.04 TEMPORARY LICENSURE FOR GUEST ARTISTS. Subdivision 1. General. Before an individual may work as a guest artist, the commissioner shall issue a temporary license to the guest artist. The guest artist shall submit an application to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner. The form must include: (1) the name, home address, […]
146B.05 GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF AN ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE OR EMERGENCY CLOSURE. Subdivision 1. General. If any of the following conditions exist, the owner or operator of a licensed establishment may be ordered by the commissioner to discontinue all operations of a licensed body art establishment or the commissioner may refuse to grant or renew, suspend, […]
146B.06 HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS. Subdivision 1. Establishment standards. (a) The body art establishment must meet the health and safety standards in this subdivision before a licensed technician may conduct body art procedures at the establishment. (b) The procedure area must be separated from any other area that may cause potential contamination of work surfaces. […]
146B.07 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. Subdivision 1. Proof of age. (a) A technician shall require proof of age from clients who state they are 18 years of age or older before performing any body art procedure on a client. Proof of age must be established by one of the following methods: (1) a valid driver’s license or […]
146B.08 INVESTIGATION AND GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Subdivision 1. Investigations of complaints. The commissioner may initiate an investigation upon receiving a signed complaint or other signed written communication that alleges or implies that an individual or establishment has violated this chapter. According to section 214.13, subdivision 6, in the receipt, investigation, and hearing of a […]
146B.09 COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL REGULATION. Nothing in this chapter preempts or supersedes any county or municipal ordinance relating to land use, building and construction requirements, nuisance control, or the licensing of commercial enterprises in general. History: 2010 c 317 s 9
146B.10 FEES. Subdivision 1. Licensing fees. (a) The fee for the initial technician licensure and biennial licensure renewal is $420. (b) The fee for temporary technician licensure is $240. (c) The fee for the temporary guest artist license is $140. (d) The fee for a dual body art technician license is $420. (e) The fee […]
