Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2267 - Office of Tattooing, Body Piercing, and Branding
Chapter 4 - Temporary Establishments
Section 20 CSR 2267-4.010 - Temporary Establishment License

1. Hold a current license in the state of Missouri or in another state and be at least eighteen (18) years old;

2. Submit a notarized application with the required temporary establishment fee;

3. Provide the division with a list of all practitioners who will be working at the temporary establishment. Such a list shall set forth each practitioner's current license number and the status of his or her license;

4. Only employ or allow licensed practitioners and registered apprentices to perform tattooing, body piercing, and/or branding procedures on the premises of the licensed establishment;

5. Ensure that each practitioner employed or practicing at the licensed establishment engages in the safe and sanitary practice of tattooing, body piercing, and/or branding including but not limited to the use of universal precautions and proper hygiene;

6. Conspicuously display for the public in the establishment the license issued by the division for the establishment and the license of each practitioner working in the establishment. A photograph of each practitioner shall be in close proximity to the license for that individual. The photograph shall measure approximately two inches by two inches (2" x 2") and shall have been taken within the last two (2) years;

7. Be responsible for maintaining client records for a minimum of two (2) years. If a tattoo requires more than one (1) visit to be completed, client records shall be maintained for two (2) years following the completion of the work;

8. Maintain all equipment used to perform tattooing, body piercing, and branding procedures in a safe and sanitary condition;

9. Provide for the removal of biohazardous waste, garbage, and refuse in a safe and sanitary manner;

10. Provide for the safe storage and removal of flammable materials; and

11. Be responsible for all practitioners.

1. An approved toilet and handwashing facility;

2. Potable water under pressure;

3. Hot or tempered water for handwashing and cleaning;

4. Connection to an approved sewage collection system;

5. Properly sterilized instruments and evidence of a spore test performed on sterilization equipment thirty (30) days or less prior to the date of the event must be provided; or single-use prepackaged, sterilized equipment obtained from reputable suppliers or manufacturers allowed;

6. Floors of the facility, which shall be smooth and impervious or be covered with an impermeable barrier;

7. A panel or other barrier of sufficient height and width to effectively separate a patron on whom a procedure is being performed from observers or waiting patrons, which shall be in place or readily available at the patron's request. A panel or barrier shall be in place or readily available and must be used during any tattooing, body piercing, or branding of the genital area; and

8. Easily cleanable waste containers with non-absorbent, durable plastic liners, which shall be used for disposal of all tissue, towels, gauze pads, and other similar items used on patrons. Infectious waste, including but not limited to sharps waste, shall be placed in a properly marked biohazard bag or sharps container and disposed of by an approved biohazardous waste company. All items which are single use and are not considered sharps waste that come in contact with body fluids must be placed in a biohazard container and disposed of by an approved biohazardous waste company.

1. Each temporary facility shall be restricted to a stationary physical location, such as inside a permanent building.

2. Each temporary facility shall be equipped with a roof to prevent dust and debris from entering the establishment.