Iowa Admin. Code rr. 641-22.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 24, May 15, 2024

Rule 641-22.9 - Tattoo establishment permit criteria

(1) No tattoo establishment may operate in the state without having a permit to operate issued by the department. Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous location in the tattoo establishment.

(2) A person applying for a tattoo establishment permit will submit a floor plan of the establishment with the application.

(3) A permit to operate is issued to a new establishment when the department or its representative has successfully completed an on-site inspection.

(4) Tattoo establishment permits are nontransferable.

(5) A tattoo establishment shall retain a record of all persons who have had tattoo procedures performed at the establishment. Records include the client's name and date of birth, copy of client's identification, date of the procedure, name of the tattoo artist who performed the procedure(s), and signature of client. Records shall be retained in a confidential manner for a minimum of three years and made available to the department or inspection agency upon request.

(6) Change in ownership. Within 30 days of a change in ownership of a tattoo establishment, the new owner shall submit a change in ownership application and fee for a new permit. An on-site inspection will be completed before a permit to operate will be issued.

(7) Within 30 days of a change of location of a tattoo establishment, the owner shall submit a change of location application and a fee for a new permit. An on-site inspection will be completed by the inspection agency before a permit to operate will be issued.

Iowa Admin. Code rr. 641-22.9

ARC 7982B, lAB 7/29/09, effective 1/1/10

Amended by IAB August 3, 2016/Volume XXXIX, Number 03, effective 9/7/2016

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024