Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-22.12 - Mobile tattoo unit permit criteria
No new mobile tattoo units will be permitted. Mobile tattoo units granted a permit prior to September 7, 2016, may continue to operate with a current permit provided they remain compliant with the rules of this chapter. Mobile tattoo units and tattoo artists working from mobile tattoo units shall comply with the following:
(1) No
mobile tattoo unit is operated in the state without having a permit to operate
issued by the department .
(2) All
tattoo artists working in a mobile tattoo unit have a permit and comply with
these rules. Artist permits are posted in a conspicuous location in the mobile
tattoo unit .
(3) Mobile tattoo unit
permits are posted in a conspicuous place in the mobile tattoo unit .
(4) Mobile tattoo unit permits are
nontransferable.
(5) Within 30 days
of a change of address of where the mobile tattoo unit is housed, the owner
submits a new application and a fee for a new permit.
(6) Inspections will be conducted by the
local jurisdiction in which the mobile tattoo unit is housed. Any out-of-state
mobile tattoo units maintaining an Iowa mobile tattoo unit permit must be
inspected annually .
(7) Mobile
tattoo units are permitted for use only at temporary events lasting 14 calendar
days or less. Permits are obtained at least 14 days prior to the event, and no
tattoo procedures are performed before a permit is issued. Promotional
documentation of the event is included with the application. Permit holders are
responsible for compliance with all other local regulations including but not
limited to zoning and business license criteria.
(8) The mobile tattoo unit is maintained in a
clean and sanitary condition at all times. Doors are tight-fitting. Openable
windows have tight-fitting screens.
(10) Mobile tattoo units are used only for
the purpose of performing tattoo procedures. No habitation or food preparation
is permitted inside the vehicle unless the tattoo work station is separated
from such areas by an impervious floor-to-ceiling barrier.
(11) Mobile tattoo units are equipped with a
hand sink for use of the tattoo artist for hand washing and preparing the
client for the tattoo procedures. The hand sink is supplied with hot and cold
running water under pressure to a mixing-type faucet, as well as liquid soap
and single-use towels in dispensers or hand dryer. An adequate supply of
potable water is maintained for the mobile tattoo unit at all times during
operation. The source of the water and storage of the tank(s) is also
identified.
(12) All liquid wastes
are stored in an adequate storage tank with a capacity at least 15 percent
greater than the capacity of the on-board potable water supply. Liquid wastes
are disposed of at a publicly owned treatment works site approved by the
department of natural resources (DNR).
(13) Restroom facilities are available at the
temporary event or within the mobile tattoo unit . A hand sink is available
within a reasonably acceptable distance from the restroom. The hand sink is
supplied with hot and cold running water under pressure to a mixing-type
faucet, as well as liquid soap and single-use towels or hand dryer.
(14) All tattoo artists working in a mobile
tattoo unit have a permit and comply with these rules. Permits are posted in a
conspicuous location in the mobile tattoo unit .
(15) No animals, except service animals, are
allowed in the mobile tattoo unit at any time.
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