Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Chapter 22 - PRACTICE OF TATTOOING
Rule 641-22.7 - Permit issuance and renewal
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024
The following criteria shall apply to application for a permit to practice as a tattoo artist or as a tattoo establishment.
(1) Online or paper applications.
(2) Documentation of medical conditions and criminal convictions related to the practice of the profession shall include a full explanation from the applicant. No application shall be considered complete until the applicant responds to any program requests for additional information regarding the applicant's medical condition or criminal conviction.
(3) All permits expire on December 31 for the year issued. Permits shall be renewed annually. The applicant shall submit a completed application, supporting documentation and renewal fee by December 1. The permit holder must have a current permit in possession before performing tattooing. An applicant who submits a renewal application after December 1 will be required to pay an additional $25 for each month delinquent.
(4) The permit holder is responsible for renewing the permit prior to its expiration.
(5) A permit which has not been renewed within 90 days of the permit expiration date will automatically be deactivated. There will be a $25 reinstatement fee charged for reactivating a permit. This reactivation fee will be in addition to the renewal fee.