2013-15 BILL NO. 2013-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 630 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF
BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Subsection 630.01 is amended to read as follow:
630.01.RR ulation o body art establishments
Subd. 1.Purpose statement. The purpose of this section is to regulate the business
of body art . .. : .-: ••- ., •-- . . • :, - ••- .••- = in order to protect•
the health and welfare of the general public. The principal objectives of this Section are:
City Council finds that the experience of other cities •-:• . . -- - • . . .
between tattooing and hepatitis and other health problems. The City Council finds that
therefore protect the general health-and welfare of the community.
(a) To prevent disease transmission;
(b) To correct and prevent conditions that may adversely affect persons
utilizing body art establishments;
(c) To provide standards for the design, construction, operation, and
maintenance of body art establishments; and
(d) To meet consumer expectations of the safety of body art establishments.
Subd. 2. Sco•e. This Section shall a• s 1 to all •ersons •erformin• bod art
procedures and all body art establishments where tattooing and body piercing are
conducted.
Subd. 3. Exem•tions. Board-certified medical or dental •ersonnel that
tattoo, pierce or remove tattoos as part of a medical or dental procedure are exempt
from this Section. Persons piercing only the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear using
pre-sterilized single use stud and clasp ear-piercing system are exempt from this
Section's license requirement.
Subd. 4. Prohibitions. No erson shall:
(a) Conduct branding, cutting, subdermal implantation, microdermal,
suspension,tongue bifurcation, or scarification of another person;
(b) Tattoo a minor;
(c) Pierce or tattoo the genitalia or nipples of a minor;
(d) Practice tattooing or piercing while under the influence of alcohol,
controlled substances as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 152.01, subd. 4, or
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hazardous substances as defined in the rules adopted under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
182; or
(e) Operate a body art establishment or perform body art procedures as
described in this Section without a license.
Sec. 2. Subsection 630.03 is amended to read as follow:
630.03.Definitions.
For purposes of this subsection the terms defined in this subsection have the meanings
given them.
medical practitioner.
Subd. 3. "Body branding" means impressing or burning a mark or figure on the
skin of a person with a hot object or flame.
Subd. 4. "Body painting" means applying eoler-'_•• -• - ..• - . . • - --
skin that exceeds three (3) square inches.
Subd. 5. "Clean" means the absence of dirt, grease, rubbish, garbage, odor and
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and sound condition.
Subd. 7. "Enforcement Officer" means the Director of Public Safety or designee.
Subd. 8. "Issuing Authority" means the Director of Public Safety or designee.
Subd. 9. "Tattooing" means the marking of the skin of a person by insertion of
Subd. 1. "Aftercare"means written instructions given to the client, specific to
the procedure(s) rendered, on caring for the body art and surrounding area. These
instructions must include information on when to seek medical treatment.
Subd.2. "Antiseptic"means an agent that destroys disease-causing microorganisms
on human skin or mucosa.
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Subd.3. "Apprentice"means a person working under the direct supervision of a
licensed technician(s), in a licensed body art establishment to learn the skills of the trade.
Subd.4. "Apprenticeship"means an agreement an apprentice has with a licensed
technician(s)learning the skills of tattooing or piercing while working under the direct supervision
of a licensed technician(s)in a licensed establishment.
Subd.5. `Body Art"means physical body adornment using,but not limited to,the
following techniques:body piercing,tattooing,and cosmetic tattooing.This definition does not
include practices that are considered part of a medical procedure performed by board certified
medical or dental personnel,such as,but not limited to,implants under the skin.Such medical
procedures shall not be performed in a body art establishment.This definition does not include
piercing of the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear using_pre-sterilized single use stud and clasp ear
piercing system.
Subd.6. `Body Art Establishment"means any structure or venue,whether permanent,
temporary,or mobile,where the practices of body art,whether or not for profit,are performed.
Mobile establishments include vehicle-mounted units,either motorized or trailered,and readily
moveable without dissembling and where body art procedures are regularly performed in more
than one geographic location.
Subd.7. "Body Piercing" means the penetration or puncturing of human skin
by any method, for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other objects, in or through the
human body. Body Piercing shall not refer to any medical procedure performed by board
certified medical or dental personnel. Also, Body Piercing shall not refer to the
puncturing of the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear using pre-sterilized single use stud
and clasp ear-piercing system.
Subd.8. "Body Scarification"or"Scarring"means any method of applying a scar
to the body for the purpose of creating a permanent mark or design on the skin.
Subd.9. "Branding"means any method using thermal cautery,radio hyfrecation,
striking or any other method using heat,cold,or any chemical compound to apply a scar to the
body for the purpose of creating a permanent mark or design on the skin.
Subd. 10. "Clean"means the absence of dirt,grease,rubbish,garbage,and other
offensive,unsightly,or extraneous matter.
Subd. 11. "Contaminated Waste"means any liquid or semi-liquid blood or other
potentially infectious materials;contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially
infectious materials in a liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed;items that are caked with dried
blood or other potentially infectious materials and are capable of releasing these materials during
handling;sharps and any wastes containing blood and other potentially infectious materials,as
defined in Code 29 of Federal Regulations Part 1910, 1030,known"Occupational Exposure to
Bloodbome Pathogens."
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Subd. 12. "Cosmetic Tattooing"-also called micropigmentation or permanent
makeup. See definition of tattooing.
Subd. 13. "Cutting"means the practice of cutting the skin,mucosa or part of the body to
create a permanent scar or division of tissue for the purpose of body art. Cutting shall not refer to
any medical procedure performed by board certified medical or dental personnel.
Subd. 14. "Disinfection"means the destruction of disease-causing microorganisms
on inanimate objects or surfaces,thereby rendering the objects safe for use or handling,
Subd. 15. "Equipment"means all machinery,including fixtures,containers,vessels,
tools,devices,implements,furniture,storage areas,sinks,and all other apparatus and
appurtenances used in the operation of a body art establishment.
Subd. 16. `Establishment Plan"means a to-scale drawing of the establishment's
layout illustrating the requirements of this ordinance.
Subd. 17. "Good Repair"means free of corrosion,breaks,cracks,chips,pitting,
excessive wear and tear,leaks,obstructions,and similar defects so as to constitute a good and
sound condition.
Subd. 18. "Guest Artist"means a person who performs body art procedures under
a current technician license or meets the apprenticeship requirements of subsection 630.07,
subd. 8.
Subd. 19. "Handsink"means a lavatory equipped with hot and cold water held under
pressure,used solely for washing hands,wrists,arms or other portions of the body.
Subd.20. "Health Authority" means the designated agent of the City to perform
health and safety inspections and other delegated duties.
Subd.21. "Issuing Authority"means the Director of Public Safety or designee.
Subd.22. "Hot Water" means water at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Subd.23. "Implanting"means to fix or set securely an object in or under tissue
and includes, but is not limited to, 3-dimensional body art applications. Implanting does
not include medical procedures including,but not limited to,pacemaker insertion, cosmetic
surgery, and reconstructive surgery performed by board certified medical and dental
personnel.
Subd.24. "Jewelry"means any personal ornament inserted into a newly pierced
area.
Subd.25. "Liquid Chemical Germicide"means a tuberculocidal disinfectant or
sanitizer registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Subd.26. "Microdermal"means a single-point perforation of any body part other
than an earlobe for the purpose of inserting an anchor with a step either protruding from
or flush with the skin.
Subd.27. "Operator"means any person who controls, operates, or manages body
art activities at a body art establishment and who is responsible for compliance with these
regulations,whether actually performing body art activities or not.
Subd.28. "Person"means any individual,partnership, corporation, or association.
Subd.29. "Procedure Area"means the physical space or room used solely for
conducting body art procedures.
Subd.30. "Procedure Surface" means the surface area of furniture or
accessories that may come into contact with the client's clothed or unclothed body during
a body art procedure and the area of the client's skin where the body art procedure is to
be performed and the surrounding area, or any other associated work area requiring
sanitizing.
Subd.31. "Remodel"means any change to the current establishment requiring
either a building or trades permit for the work to proceed. Remodel does not include
changes to the front desk area,waiting area,painting,wallpapering, or carpeting, even if a
permit is otherwise required. Adding a new workstation,plumbing changes, or expanding
into an adjacent space to add workstations are examples of remodeling. Remodeling also
means any changes to an establishment plan previously submitted to the Health Authority.
Subd.32. "Sanitization"means a process of reducing the numbers of
microorganisms on clean surfaces and equipment to a safe level.
Subd.33. "Safe Level"means not more than 50 colonies of microorganisms per
4 square inches of equipment or procedure surface.
Subd.34. "Scarification"means an indelible mark fixed on the body by the
production of scars.
Subd.35. "Sharps" means any object, sterile or contaminated, that may
purposefully or accidentally, cut or penetrate the skin mucosa including, but not limited
to, pre-sterilized single use needles, scalpel blades, and razor blades.
Subd.36. "Sharps Container"means a closed,puncture-resistant, leak-proof
container labeled with the international biohazard symbol, used for handling, storage,
transportation and disposal of sharps.
Subd.37. "Single Use"means products or items intended for one time use and are
disposed of after use on each client including, but not limited to, cotton swabs or balls,
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tissues or paper products, paper or plastic cups, gauze and sanitary coverings,razors,
piercing needles,tattoo needles, scalpel blades, stencils, ink cups, and protective gloves.
Subd.38. "Standard Precautions" means guidelines and controls published by
the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as guidelines for prevention of transmission of
human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus to health-care and public-safety
workers" in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report(MMWR). June 23, 1989, Vol. 38,
No. S-6, and as "recommendation for preventing transmission of human
immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus to patients during exposure-prone invasive
procedures,"in MMWR,July 12, 1991,Vol.40,No.RR-Subd.T. This method of infection
control requires the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and specified
human body fluids are infectious for HIV,HVB and other blood pathogens. Precautions include
handwashing,gloving,personal protective equipment,injury prevention,and proper handling and
disposal of needles,other sharp instruments,and blood and body fluid contaminated products.
Subd.39. "Sterilization"means a process resulting in the destruction of all forms of
microbial life,including highly resistant bacterial spores.
Subd.40. "Subdermal implantation"means the implantation of an object entirely
below the dermis.
Subd. 41. "Suspension" means the piercing of human tissue with large gauge
fishing hooks or other piercing apparatus to raise or lower a person with pulleys or other
apparatus.
Subd. 42. "Tattooing"means any method of placing ink or other pigments into or under
the skin or mucosa with needles or any other instruments used to puncture the skin,resulting in
permanent coloration of the skin or mucosa.This definition includes all forms of cosmetic
tattooing.
Subd.43. "Technician"means any person licensed by the Minnesota Department of
Health and registered with the City under this Section who conducts or practices body art
procedures at a body art establishment.
Subd. 44. "Temporary body art establishment"means any place or premise operating at
a fixed location where an operator or technician performs body art procedures for no more than four
(4)continuous days,in conjunction with a single event and not more than four(4)events in a
calendar year.
Subd. 45. "Tongue bifurcation"means the cutting of the tongue from the tip to the
base,forking at the end.
Sec. 3. Subsection 630.05 is amended to read as follows:
630.05.License required.
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No person shall own or operate any body art establishment without a body art•
establishment license . .. _, ..- • - _, --- • - _ - •-- •••-
practiced, nor shall any person engage in the practice of body art tattooing, body piercing,
body branding or body painting without first procuring a technician registration license
from the Issuing Authority Department of Public Safety. Licenses must be prominently
displayed in a public area of the establishment.
Sec. 4. Subsection 630.07 is amended to read as follows:
630.07. Contents ofapplication for license
Subd. 1. Forms. Every application for a license under this subsection shall be
made on a form supplied by the Issuing Authority Department of Public Safety.
Subd. 2. Contents of application. In addition to information which may be
required, the applicant shall state whether the applicant is a natural person, corporation,
partnership, or other form of organization.
Subd. 3.Additional information: natural persons. If the applicant is a natural
person, the following information shall be furnished:
(a) The name, place and date of birth, street residence address, and phone
number of the applicant.
(b) Whether the applicant has ever used or has been known by a name other
than the applicant's name, and if so, the name or names used and
information concerning dates and places where used.
(c) The name of the business if it is to be conducted under a designation,
name, or style other than the name of the applicant, and a certified copy of
the certificate as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 333.01.
(d) The street addresses at which the applicant has lived during the preceding
five (5) years.
(e) The type, name and location of every business or occupation in which the
applicant has been engaged during the preceding five (5) years, and the
name(s) and address(es) of the applicant's employer(s) and partner(s), if
any, for the preceding five (5) years.
(f) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony, crime, or
violation of any ordinance other than a petty misdemeanor. If so, the
applicant shall furnish information as to the time,place and offense for
which convictions were had.
branding or body painting license fro•- . - _ • • .
piercing, body branding or body painting license from any other
governmental unit.
(h) The location of the business premises and the legal description thereof.
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(i) Whether all real estate and personal property taxes that are due and
years and amounts that are unpaid.
(j) Whenever the application is for premises either already in existence,
planned or under construction or undergoing substantial alterations,the
application shall be accompanied by a set of preliminary plans showing
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plans need be submitted to the .•-: • . . • .
(k) Such other information the City Council or the Department of Public
Safety may require.
Subd. 4.Additional information:partnership. If the applicant is a partnership, the
following information shall be furnished:
(a) The name(s) and address(es) of all general and limited partners and, for
each general partner, require the information under subdivisions 3 and 6 of
this subsection.
(b) The name(s) of the managing partner(s) and the interest of each partner in
the business to be licensed.
(c) A true copy of the partnership agreement shall be submitted with the
application. If the partnership is required to file a certificate as to a trade
name pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 333.01, a certified copy of
such certificate shall be attached to the application.
Subd. 5.Additional information: corporation. If the applicant is a corporation or
other organization, the following information shall be furnished:
(a) The name of the corporation or business formed, and if incorporated,the
state of incorporation.
(b) A true copy of the certificate of incorporation. If the applicant is a foreign
corporation, a certificate of authority as required by Minnesota Statutes,
section 303.06, shall be attached to the application.
(c) The name of the manager(s)proprietor(s), or other agent(s) in charge of
the business and, for each such person, the information required under
subdivisions 3 and 6 of this subsection.
Subd. 6. All a,ilicants. All a..licants must furnish the followin• information:
(a) Whether the applicant holds a current tattooing, body piercing, body
branding or body painting license from any other governmental unit.
(b) Whether the applicant has previously been denied a tattooing, body
piercing, body branding or body painting license from any other
governmental unit.
(c) The location of the business premises and the legal description thereof.
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(d) Whether all real estate and personal property taxes that are due and
payable for the premises to be licensed have been paid, and if not paid,the
years and amounts that are unpaid.
(e) Whenever the application is for premises either already in existence,
planned or under construction or undergoing substantial alterations, the
application shall be accompanied by a set of preliminary plans showing
the design of the proposed premises to be licensed. If the plans of design
are on file with the City of Richfield, building and inspection division, n o
plans need be submitted to the Issuing Authority.
(f) Whether the applicant has had a license for body art revoked or denied by
the City or any other governmental body within three (3) years before the
application date.
(g) The applicant's hours of operation, on-site management and parking
facilities.
(h) An executed data privacy advisory and consent form authorizing the
release of criminal history information for each of the individuals,partners
and corporate officers having an interest in the business.
(i) Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by Minnesota
Statutes, Section 176.182 and the applicant's Minnesota business tax
identification number, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section
270C.72.
(j) The website and electronic mail address for the business and each of the
individuals, partners, and corporate officers having an interest in the
business.
(k) Such other information the City Council or the Department of Public
Safety may require.
Subd. 7. Technician Registration. An application for a body art technician
registration shall be made on a form supplied by the Issuing Authority and shall request
the following information:
Cal The applicant's name and current address.
(b) The applicant's current employer.
(c) The applicant's employers for the previous five(5)years,including the employer's
name,address and dates of employment.
(d) The applicant's addresses for the previous five (5) years.
The applicant's date of birth,home telephone number,weight,height,color of eyes,
and color of hair.
(f) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of any felony,crime,or violation
of any ordinance other than a minor traffic offense and,if so,the time,place,and
offense for which convictions were had.
Whether the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than the
applicant's name,and if so,the name or names and information concerning dates
and places where used.
(h) Description of body art procedures to be performed.
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(i) Name and business address of licensed body art establishment(s)where body art
procedures will be performed.
) Current proof of successful completion of an approved course on bloodbome
pathogens and prevention of disease transmission. Courses considered approved
may include those administered by the following:the American Red Cross,United
States Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA),or the Alliance
of Professional Tattooists.
(k) Each technician registration application shall include proof of training and
experience,which may include a signed affidavit as proof of completion of
supervised apprenticeship for a minimum of 200 hours in the area which the
applicant is seeking a license or current license issued from another health
agency.
(1) Proof of licensure by the State of Minnesota Department of Health.
(m) Such other information as the City Council or Issuing Authority shall
require.
Subd. 8. Apprenticeship and Guest Artist Procedures.
(a) No person shall start an apprenticeship or conduct body art procedures as a
guest artist, until a licensed and registered technician registers the apprenticeship or
guest artist with the Issuing Authority on forms provided by the Issuing Authority.
The following information is required for registration:
(1) The name and address of the licensed establishment where the apprentice
or guest artist will be training or working;
t2) The name of the apprentice or guest artist.
(3) The name(s) of the licensed and registered technician(s) conducting
the apprenticeship or sponsoring the guest artist. If more than one person is
conducting the apprenticeship,then a lead technician must be identified on
the application;
(4) The starting date of the apprenticeship or guest artist;
(5) The anticipated completion date of the apprenticeship or guest artist;
and
(6) Proof of licensure by the State of Minnesota Department of Health.
(b) At least one of the licensed and registered technician(s)listed in(a)(3)above,shall
be present at all times when the apprentice is conducting body art procedures.
(c) The sponsoring licensed and registered technician is not required to be present at
all times when a guest artist is conducting body art procedures if the guest artist
provides to the Issuing Authority,upon registration,the information required in
subsection 630.07,subd.7(j)and(k).
(d) An apprentice shall complete a minimum of 200 hours of training under the direct
supervision of licensed and registered technician(s)before becoming eligible for a
technician license and registration.
(e) The length of time the guest artist may conduct body art procedures shall not
exceed 30 days per calendar year per licensed establishment. If the length of
time exceeds this,then the guest artist shall apply for a technician license with the
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Minnesota Department of Health and register as a technician with the Issuing
Authority.
(f) If the apprenticeship or guest artist procedure is not followed,the person,
apprentice,or guest artist and/or licensed technician(s)conducting the apprenticeship
may be subject to penalties.
Subd. 6 9. Execution. The application must be executed as follows:
(a) An application by a natural person, by that person;
(b) An application by a corporation, by an officer of the corporation;
(c) An application by a partnership, by a partner;
(d) An application by an incorporated association, by the manager or
managing officer.
Any falsification on a license application shall result in the denial of a license.
Sec. 5. Subsection 630.09 is amended to read as follows:
630.09.Application verification and consideration.
Subdivision 1. All applications shall be referred to the Department of Public
Safety Issuing Authority for verification and investigation of the facts set forth in the
application, including any necessary criminal background checks to assure compliance
with this subsection.
Subd. 2. Consideration. Within a reasonable period of time after the completion
of the license verification process by the Issuing Authority, the Issuing Authority shall
accept or deny the license application in accordance with this subsection. The notice
shall be mailed by regular mail to the applicant at the address provided in the application
and it shall inform the applicant of the applicant's right, within twenty(20) days after
receipt of the notice by the applicant to request an appeal of the Issuing Authority's
determination to the City Council. If an appeal to the City Council is timely received by
the Issuing Authority, the hearing before the City Council shall take place within a
reasonable period of time after receipt of the appeal by the Issuing Authority.
Sec. 6. Subsection 630.11 is amended to read as follows:
630.11.License period and fees.
Subdivision 1.Amounts Fees and Term_The license fees are is fixed in appendix
D. The term of the a license is the calendar year or the remaining portion thereof.
Licenses will not be prorated. Licenses expire on December 31 of each year.
Subd. 2.Payment. At the time of an original application for a license,the license
fee shall be paid when the application is filed. At the time of renewal of a license, the
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total license fee shall be paid when the application is filed. • - !-- • • .
31 of each year.
Subd. 3.Investigation fee. At the time of each original application for a license,
the applicant shall also pay an investigation fee set by appendix D. If the expenses of the
investigation exceed the investigation fee, the public safety department staff Issuing
Authority shall so notify the applicant and shall require the applicant to pay an additional
investigation fee as provided in appendix D which the Public Safety Director deems
necessary to complete the investigation of the applicant. The applicant shall pay such an
additional investigating investigation fee within five (5) days after notification. If such
additional investigation fee is not paid within the five (5) day period, the City will give
no further consideration to the application.
Subd. 4.Refunds. No part of a license or investigation fee shall be refunded
except in accordance with this subsection.
Sec. 7. Subsection 630.13 is amended to read as follows:
630.13.Persons ineligible for license.
Subdivision 1.No license shall be issued to an applicant who is a natural person
if such applicant:
(a) Is a minor at the time the application is filed;
(b) Has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation
licensed as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 2, and
has not shown competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present
fitness to perform the duties of the licensed occupation as prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 3;
(c) Does not have the legal authority to be employed in the United States; er
(d) Is not of good moral character or repute;
(e) Knowingly falsifies or misrepresents information on the license
application;
(f) Owes taxes or assessments to the State, County, School District or City
that are due and delinquent;
(g) Is not the real party in interest in the business to be licensed; or
(h) Has had a license for body art revoked or denied by the City or another
governmental body within three (3) years before the application date.
Subd. 2.No license shall be issued to a partnership if such partnership has any
general partner or managing partner:
(a) Who is a minor at the time the application is filed;
(b) Who has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation
licensed as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 2, and
who has not shown competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and
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present fitness,to perform the duties of the licensed occupation as
prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 3;
(c) Does not have the legal authority to be employed in the United States; or
(d) Is not of good moral character or repute;
(e) Knowingly falsifies or misrepresents information on the license
application;
(f) Owes taxes or assessments to the State, County, School District or City
that are due and delinquent;
(g) Is not the real party in interest in the business to be licensed; or
(h) Has had a license for body art revoked or denied by the City or another
governmental body within three (3) years before the application date.
Subd. 3.No license shall be issued to a corporation or other organization if such
applicant has any manager,proprietor, or agent in charge of the business to be licensed:
(a) Who is a minor at the time the application if filed;
(b) Who has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation
licensed as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 2, and
who has not shown competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and
present fitness to perform the duties of the licensed occupation as
prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subd. 3;
(c) Does not have the legal authority to be employed in the United States; Of
(d) Is not of good moral character or repute;
(e) Knowingly falsifies or misrepresents information on the license
application;
(f) Owes taxes or assessments to the State, County, School District or City
that are due and delinquent;
(g) Is not the real party in interest in the business to be licensed; or
(h) Has had a license for body art revoked or denied by the City or another
governmental body within three (3) years before the application date.
Sec. 8. A new subsection 630.14 is added to read as follows:
630.14 Locations ineligible for a license.
The following locations shall be ineligible for a license under this Section.
Subdivision 1. Taxes Due on Property. No license shall be granted or renewed for
operation on any property on which taxes,assessments,or other financial claims of the State,
County,School District,or City are past due, delinquent,or unpaid. in the event a suit has been
commenced under Minnesota Statutes,Chapter 278,questioning the amount of validity of taxes,
the City Council may on application waive strict compliance with this provision;no waiver may
be granted,however,for taxes or any portion thereof which remain unpaid for a period
exceeding one(1)year after becoming due.
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Subd.2. Improper Zoning. No license shall be granted if the property is not properly zoned
for body art establishments unless the business is a legal,nonconforming use.
Subd.3. Premises Licensed for Alcoholic Beverages. No license shall be granted or
renewed if the premises is licensed for the furnishing of alcoholic beverages or is licensed as a
sexually-oriented business.
Sec. 9. Subsection 630.15 is amended to read as follows:
630.15. General license requirements.
Subdivision 1. General licensing requirements are as follows:
(a) Tattoos on m Minors. No person shall tattoo, pierce, brand or paint any
person under the age of 18. No person shall pierce, brand or paint any
person under the age of 18 except in the presence of, and with the written
permission of,the parent or legal guardian of such minor.
(b) Prohibition on license transfer. The license granted is for the person and
the premises named on the approved license application. No transfer of a
license shall be permitted from place-to-place or from person-to-person
without first complying with the requirements of an original application,
except in the case in which an existing noncorporate licensee is
incorporated and incorporation does not affect the ownership, control, and
interest of the existing licensed establishment.
(c) Hours of operation. A licensee shall not be open for business for tattooing
before 7:00 a.m. nor after 11:00 p.m.
(d) Licensed premises. The body art tattoo, body piercing, body branding,
body painting establishment license is only effective for the compact and
contiguous space specified in the approved license application. If the
licensed premises is enlarged, altered, or extended, the licensee shall
inform the Issuing Authority Department of Public Safety.
(e) Effect of license suspension or revocation. No person shall solicit business
or offer to perform body art procedures tattooing, body piercing, body
branding or body painting services while under license suspension or
revocation by the City.
(f) Maintenance of order. The licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of
the business being operated and shall at all times maintain conditions of
order.
(g) Employee lists. The licensee shall provide to the Issuing Authority
Department of Public Safety a list of employees who perform body art•
procedures . -•• _, ••- . - _ :0: • - _ - - •. . = at the
licensed establishment and shall verify that each employee has received a
copy of Section 630.
(h) Liability insurance. All licensees of establishments shall have at all times
a valid certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to
do business in the State of Minnesota indicating that the licensee has
current coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for professional
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liability in the practice of body art. • ..- • - •- - • - - --
(1) Each claim, at least$200,000.00;
(2) Each group of claims, at least$500,000.00.
Such insurance shall be kept in force during the term of the license and
shall provide for notification to the City prior to termination or
cancellation. A certificate of insurance shall be filed with the City.
Subd. 2. Renewal of License or Registration. An application for the renewal of
an existing license or registration shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration date of the license or registration and shall be made in such form as the Issuing
Authority requires. Within a reasonable period after the completion of the renewal
license or registration verification process, the Issuing Authority shall accept or deny the
license or registration application in accordance with this Section. If the application is
denied,the Issuing Authority shall notify the applicant of the determination in writing
and by regular mail to the address provided on the application form. The notice shall
inform the applicant of the right, within twenty(20) days after receipt of the notice by the
applicant,to request an appeal of the Issuing Authority's denial to the City Council. If an
appeal to the City Council is timely received by the Issuing Authority, the hearing before
the City Council shall take place within a reasonable period of receipt of the appeal by
the Issuing Authority.
Sec. 10. Subsection 630.17 is amended to read as follows:
630.17. . • e .Standards for health and safety.
following regulations:
(a) Lavatory requirement. Every place where tattooing, body piercing, body
and conveniently located toilet :s-- . . . . . . . -
(b) Skin infection. No person having any skin infection or other diseases of the
skin shall be tattooed,pierced, branded or painted.
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(c) Sterilization and disposal of bio hazardous materials. All needles and
customer. All bio hazardous waste shall be disposed of in accordance with
of sterilizing instruments other than needles an. . . .. - . -
sterilizing solutions and methods are approved by the Department of
Public Safety or their designee.
(d) Skin preparation procedures. The following procedures shall be used for
skin preparation:
(1) Each operator shall wash their hands thoroughly with soap and
water following the hand washing procedures as approved by the
Operat-er-s-with skin infections of the hand shall not perform any
(2) Whenever it is necessary to shave the skin, pre packaged pre-
sterilized, disposable, razor blades shall be used.
Department of Public Safety. Only single service towels and wipes
(1) After tattooing,piercing or branding, a sterile dressing must be
applied to the tattooed, pierced or branded area.
(e) Operatin.furniture. All tables, chairs, furniture, or area on which a patron
be covered by single service disposable paper or clean linens, or in the
alternative, the table, chair, or furniture on which the patron receives a
body branding or body painting.•. .. . . - . - . . . -. . . . . .. \- .. ..-- . I . . .. - .
{g) Garments operator. Every operator shall wear clean garments when
cleaning methods.
(h) Pigments. Pigments used in tattooing shall be sterile and free from bacteria
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Department of Public Safety.
(i) Minimum floor space. There shall not be less than 150 square feet of floor
illicit drugs.
skin during the healing process.
(1) Living-quarters. No place licensed as a tattoo, body piercing, body
living or sleeping quarters.
Subdivision 1. No person shall perform body art procedures in the City without
complying with the following regulations:
(a) Clients.
(1) Minors. No person shall tattoo any person under the age of eighteen(18).
Additionally,no person shall pierce a minor without written permission from
a custodial parent given in person at the body art establishment. Nipple and
genital piercing is prohibited on minors regardless of parental consent.
(2) Client Identification.Technicians shall require proof of age prior to
performing procedures on any client.Proof of age is established by one of
the following:
(A) A valid driver's license or identification card issued by the State of
Minnesota, or other state,and including the photograph and date of
birth of the person;
(B) A valid military identification card issued by the United States
Department of Defense;
(C) A valid passport;
(D) A resident alien card; or
(E) A tribal identification card.
(3) Release Form. Before performing a body art procedure, the client
must sign and date a release form detailing if the client has any of the
following conditions:
(A) Diabetes ;
(B) A history of hemophilia;
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(C) A history of skin diseases, skin lesions,or skin sensitivities to
soap, disinfectants, etc.;
(D) A history of allergies to metals;
(E) A history of epilepsy, seizures, fainting or narcolepsy;
(F) A condition where the client takes medications, such as
anticoagulants,that thin the blood and/or interferes with blood
clotting;or
(G) Any other information that would aid the technician in body art
procedure process evaluation.
(4) Consent Form. Before performing a body art procedure,the client must
sign and date a consent form. The consent form shall disclose:
(A) That any tattoo should be considered permanent;it may only be removed
with a surgical procedure;and any effective removal may leave
scarring;or
(B) That any piercing may leave scarring.
(5) Client Record Management. The body art establishment operator shall
maintain proper records for each client. The records of the procedure shall
be kept for two years and shall be available for inspection by the Health
Authority and Issuing Authority. The records shall include the following:
(A) The date of the procedure.
(B) Record of information on picture identification showing name,age,and
current address of the client.
(C) Copy of the release form signed and dated by the client.
(D) The nature of the body art procedure performed.
(E) The name and license number of the technician performing the
procedure.
(F) A copy of the consent form to perform the body art procedure on a minor
with required signatures as defined in(a)(1)above,if applicable.
(b) Technician Information. The following information shall be kept on file
for three years on the premises and available for inspection by the Health
Authority and Issuing Authority for each technician, guest artist or
apprentice:
(1) Full name;
(2) Home address;
(3) Home phone number;
(4) Date of birth;
(5) Identification photo;
(6) Exact duties; and
(7) Proof of a registration from the Issuing Authority, guest artist
registration or current apprenticeship registration.
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(c) Establishment Information. The following information shall be kept on file for
three years on the premises and available for inspection by the Health Authority
and Issuing Authority:
(1) A description of all body art procedures performed.
(2) An inventory of instruments,body jewelry, sharps,and inks or pigments
used for all procedures including the names of manufacturers,serial and lot
numbers.Invoices or orders shall satisfy this requirement.
(3) Copies of spore tests conducted on the sterilizer.
(4) A copy of this Section shall be available at all times on premises.
(d) Under the Influence. No technician shall perform body art procedures while
under the influence of alcohol,controlled substances as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, Section 152.01,subd.4,or hazardous substances as defined in the rules
adopted under Minnesota Statutes,Chapter 182.
(e) Aftercare. Upon completion of the body art procedure,technicians shall
provide each client with verbal and printed instructions on recommended care
of the body art during the healing process.The printed instructions must advise
the client of the difference between normal skin or tissue irritation and infection
and to consult a health care professional upon indication of infection of the skin
or tissue.
(f) Notification. Operators and technicians shall notify the Health Authority
immediately of any reports they receive of a potential bloodbome pathogen
transmission.
(g) Industry Self-Survey and Training Responsibility. Every licensee of a body
art establishment shall arrange for and maintain a program of sanitation self-
inspection conducted by the owner,operator,technician,or apprentice and
approved by the Health Authority. The self-inspection program shall include
written policies,appropriate forms for logging self-inspections,and evidence that
routine self-inspection of all aspects of the body art establishment takes place.
A description of the body art establishment self-inspection program shall be
available for review.
(h) Facilities.
(1) Plans. Any new or remodeled establishment shall submit to the Health
Authority a to-scale establishment plan in sufficient detail to ascertain
compliance with conditions in this Section.
(2) Procedure Areas. There shall be no less than forty-five(45)square feet
of floor space for each procedure area.The procedure area(s)must be
separated from the bathroom,retail sales area,hair salon area,or any other
area that may cause potential contamination of work surfaces.For clients
requesting privacy,dividers,curtains,or partitions at a minimum shall
separate multiple procedure areas.
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(3) Handsinks. Each establishment shall have a readily accessible handsink
that is not in a public restroom and is equipped with:
(A) Hot and cold running water under pressure;
(B) No touch faucet controls such as wrist or foot operated;
(C) Liquid hand soap;
(D) Single use paper towels or a mechanical hand dryer or blower;
(E) A nonporous washable garbage receptacle with a foot-operated lid or
without a lid and a removable liner;and
(F) A sign reminding technicians to properly wash their hands.
(4) Bathrooms.Every establishment shall have at least one available
bathroom equipped with a toilet and a hand lavatory. The hand lavatory
shall be supplied with:
(A) Hot and cold running water under pressure;
(B) Liquid hand soap;
(C) Single use paper towels or mechanical hand drier/blower;
(D) A garbage can;
(E) A door that closes; and
(F) Adequate ventilation.
(5) Lighting. The establishment shall have an artificial light source
equivalent to 20 foot-candles at three feet above the floor. At least 100
foot-candles of light shall be provided at the level where body art procedures
are performed,where sterilization takes place,and where instruments and
sharps are assembled.
(6) Procedure Surfaces. All procedure surfaces shall be smooth,
nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Procedure surfaces shall be cleaned
and sanitized after each client.
(7) Ceilings.All ceilings shall be in good condition.
(8) Walls and Floors. All walls and floors shall be maintained in good repair
free of open holes or cracks and washable. Floors of procedure areas
shall not be carpeted.
(9) Facilities Maintenance. All facilities shall be maintained in good
working order and in good condition.
(10) Clean Facilities. All facilities shall be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition.
(11) Facilities Use. No establishment shall be used or occupied for living or
sleeping quarters.
(12) Animals. Only service animals may be allowed in the establishment.No
animals shall be allowed in the procedure area(s).
(13) Pest Control. Effective measures shall be taken by the operator to prevent
entrance,breeding, and harborage of insects,vermin,and rodents in the
establishment.
(i) Equipment and Instruments.
(1) Sterile Jewelry and Instruments. All jewelry used aspart of a piercing
procedure shall be sterilized before use. All reusable instruments shall be
thoroughly washed to remove all organic matter,rinsed,and sterilized
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before and after use.All needles shall be single use needles and sterilized
before use.All sterilization shall be conducted using steam heat or
chemical vapor. Steam heat and chemical vapor sterilization units shall
be operated according to the manufacturer's specifications and the
sterilizer operations shall be recorded in a written log that includes at a
minimum the following information:
(A) Date of sterilizer operation;
(B) Name of the person operating the sterilizer;
(C) Contents or items sterilized; and
ID) Run temperature,pressure and duration in minutes.
(2) Spore Testing. At least once a month,but not to exceed 30 days between
tests,a spore test shall be conducted on the sterilizer to ensure that it is
working properly. If a positive spore test result is received,the sterilizer
cannot be used until a negative result is obtained. This may result in
ceasing operation until the situation is corrected.
(3) Jewelry. Jewelry must be made of surgical implant grade stainless steel,
solid 14k or 18k white or yellow gold,niobium,titanium or platinum,
and/or a dense low-porosity plastic. Jewelry must be free of nicks,scratches
or irregular surfaces and must be properly sterilized prior to use. Use of
jewelry that is constructed of wood,bone,or other porous material is
prohibited.
(4) Inks,Dyes,and Pigments. All inks, dyes,and other pigments shall be
specifically manufactured for tattoo procedures. The mixing of approved
inks,dyes,or pigments,or their dilution with distilled water or alcohol is
acceptable.
(5) Single Use Ink Cups. Immediately before applying a tattoo,the quantity of
the dye used shall be transferred from the dye bottle and placed into single
use paper or plastic cups. Upon completion of the tattoo,these single use
cups and their contents shall be discarded.
(6) Procedure Surfaces and Sanitization. All tables,chairs, furniture or
other procedure surfaces that maybe exposed to blood or body fluids
during the tattooing or piercing procedure shall be constructed of stainless
steel,or other suitable material that will allow complete sanitization,and
shall be sanitized between uses with a liquid chemical germicide.
(7) Single Use Towels. Single use towels or wipes shall be provided to the
client. These towels shall be dispensed in a manner that precludes
contamination and disposed of in a cleanable garbage container with a liner.
(8) Storage of Bandages. All bandages and surgical dressings used shall be
sterile or bulk-packaged clean and stored in a clean,closed nonporous
container.
(9) Equipment and Instrument Maintenance. All equipment and
instruments shall be maintained in a good working order and in a clean and
sanitary condition.
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(10) Supply Storage. All instruments and supplies shall be stored clean and dry in
covered containers stored up off the floor.
(11) Single-use disposable barriers or a chemical germicide must be used on all
equipment that cannot be sterilized as part of the procedure as required under
this section,including but not limited to,spray bottles,procedure light fixture
handles,and tattoo machines.
0) Skin Preparation.
(1) Whenever it is necessary to shave the skin,a new disposable razor must be
used for each client.
(2) The skin area subject to a body art procedure must be thoroughly cleaned
with soap and water,rinsed thoroughly,and swabbed with an antiseptic
solution.Only single use towels or wipes shall be used in the skin cleaning
process.
(3) No body art procedure shall be performed on any area of the skin where there is
an evident infection,irritation,or open wound.
(k) Hand Washing and Hygiene.
(1) Each technician shall scrub his or her hands and wrists thoroughly using
soap,warm water and a nail brush for 20 seconds before and after
performing a body art procedure.
(2) Technicians with skin infections of the hand or open sores visible or in a
location that may come in contact with the client shall not perform body art
procedures.
(3) The technician must wash his or her hands after contact with the client
receiving the procedure or after contact with potentially contaminated
articles.
(4) Technicians shall wear clean clothing and use a disposable bather such as a lap
cloth when performing body art procedures.
(5) For each client, single use disposable barriers shall be provided on all
equipment used as part of the procedure that cannot be sterilized according
to(i)(1)above. Examples may include,but not limited to spray bottles,
procedure light fixture handles,and tattoo machines.
(6) Technicians shall not smoke, eat, or drink while performing body art
procedures.
(7) Technicians shall not allow clients to leave the procedure area without first
covering the tattooed area with a bandage or other clean covering,
(1) Glove Use.
(1) Single use gloves of adequate size and quality as to preserve dexterity shall
be used for touching clients,for handling sterile instruments,or for handling
blood or body fluids.
(2) Gloves must be changed if:
(A) They become damaged;
(B) They come in contact with any non-clean surface or objects; or
(C) They come in contact with a third person.
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(3) At a minimum,gloves shall be discarded after the completion of a
procedure on a client.
(4) Hands and wrists must be washed before putting on a clean pair of gloves
and after removing a pair of gloves.
(5) Gloves shall not be reused.
(6) Nonlatex gloves must be used with clients or employees who request them
or when petroleum products are used.
(m) Proper handling and disposal of needles, other sharp instruments, blood,
other body fluids, and contaminated products.
(1) Contaminated waste that may release liquid blood or body fluids when
compressed or that may release dried blood or body fluids when handled,
must be placed in an approved"red"bag that is marked with the international
biohazard symbol.It must be disposed of by a licensed waste hauler at an
approved site,or at a minimum,in accordance with the requirements
contained in 29 CFR Part 1910.1030,Occupational Exposure to Bloodbome
Pathogens.
(2) Contaminated waste that does not release liquid blood or body fluids when
compressed or handled may be placed in a covered receptacle and disposed of
through normal,approved disposal methods.
(3) Sharps ready for disposal shall be disposed of in an approved sharps
container.
(4) Storage of contaminated waste on-site shall not exceed the period specified by
29 CFR Part 1910.1030,Occupational Exposure to Bloodbome Pathogens.
(5) Maintain proof of proper disposal service at the establishment in the form of
invoices or bills for three years.
Sec. 11. A new subsection 630.18 is added to read as follows:
630.18. Inspection and Plan Review.
Subdivision 1. ection Required. The Health Authority shall inspect each body art
establishment:
(a) Before a license is issued for a new establishment;
(b) As part of a construction or remodeling plan review;
(c) As part of a complaint investigation; or
(d) At least once a year for a routine inspection.
Skd2 Construction Ins•ections. The bod art establishment shall be constructed in
conformance with the approved plans. No building permit for a body art establishment or
remodeling or alteration permit for such establishment may be issued until such plans have the
approval of the Health Authority and the City of Richfield. The Health Authority shall
inspect the body art establishment as frequently as necessary during the construction to ensure
that the construction occurs in conformance with this Section. The Health Authority and the City
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of Richfield shall conduct a final construction inspection prior to the start of operations and
issuance of a license.
Subd. 3. Access to Premises and Records. The operator of the body art
establishment shall, upon request of the Health Authority or Issuing Authority,and after proper
identification,permit access to all parts of the establishment at any reasonable time,for the
purpose of inspection. The operator shall allow review of any records necessary for the Health
Authority or Issuing Authority to ascertain compliance to this Section.
Subd. 4. Inter erence with the Health Authori . No •erson shall interfere with or
hinder the Health Authority in the performance of its duties,or refuse to permit the Health Authority to
make such inspections.
Subd. 5. Removal and Correction o Violations. 0•erator s or technician s shall
correct or remove each violation upon receipt of an inspection report giving notification of one
or more violations of this Section in a reasonable length of time as determined by the Health
Authority. The length of time for the correction or removal of each such violation shall be noted
on the inspection report.Failure to remove or correct each violation within the time period noted
on the inspection report shall constitute a separate violation of this Section.The Health
Authority or the City of Richfield may issue orders to halt construction or remodeling,or to take
corrective measures to ensure compliance with this Section.
Subd. 6. Grounds or Emer!enc Closure.
(a) Single Violations. If any of the following conditions exist,the operator(s)
or technician(s)may be ordered to discontinue all operations of the body art
establishment.Body art establishments shall only reopen with permission
from the Health Authority and the City of Richfield.
(1) Failure to possess a license or registration required by this
Section;
(2) Evidence of a sewage backup in an area of the establishment where body
art activities are conducted;
(3) Lack of potable,plumbed,hot or cold water to the extent that hand
washing,or toilet facilities are not operational;
(4) Lack of electricity or gas service to the extent that hand washing,lighting,
or toilet facilities are not operational;
(5) Significant damage to the body art establishment due to tornado,fire,
flood,or other disasters;
(6) Evidence of an infestation of rodents or other vermin;
(7) Evidence of contamination,filthy conditions,untrained staff or poor
personal hygiene;
(8) Any time a public health nuisance exists;
(9) Using instruments or jewelry that are not sterile;
(10) Failure to maintain required records;
(11) Failure to use gloves as required;
(12) Failure to properly dispose of sharps,blood or body fluids,or blood or
body fluid contaminated items;
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(13) Failure to report complaints of potential bloodbome pathogen
transmission to the Health Authority;
(14) Evidence of violations of subsection 630.01, subd. 4; or
(15) Evidence of a positive spore test on the sterilizer or an inoperable
sterilizer.
Sec. 12. Subsection 630.19 is amended to read as follows:
630.19. Revocation Penalties and Sanction,_
Subdivision 1. General Suspension or Revocation_The City Council may revoke
the license or suspend a the license if the licensee submitted false information or omitted
material information in the license process required. The City Council may also suspend
or revoke a license for the violation of any provision or condition of this section or any
other local law governing the same activity during the license period or any criminal law
during the license period which adversely affects on the ability to honestly, safely, or
lawfully conduct a body art establishment tattooing, body piercing, body branding or
Subd. 2. Notice. A revocation or suspension shall be preceded by written notice
to the licensee and a hearing before the City Council. The notice shall give at least eight
(8) days notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the
charges against the licensee. The notice shall be mailed to the licensee at the most recent
address listed on the application.
Subd. 3. Criminal penalties. A violation of this Section shall be a
misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor as defined under Minnesota law.
Sec. 13. Subsection 630.21 is amended to read as follows:
630.21.Issuance o tem orar . . • • :--:- •
body art event license.
Subdivision 1. A person may obtain a temporary license to conduct tattooing,
body piercing, body branding or body painting The Issuing Authority may issue a
temporary body art event license, provided that the following license requirements are
met:
(a) Duration of event. The event is no longer than four (4) continuous days.
(b) Number of events. The same person or organization has had no more than
four (4) body art tattooing, body piercing, body branding, body painting
events in the same calendar year.
(c) Security measures. The Director of Public Safety or designee has approved
the security measures for the event.
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(d) Health inspection. The Department of Public Safety designee Health
Authority has reviewed the health and sanitation measures for the event
and has inspected each vendor space for the event.
(e) Liability insurance. Liability insurance coverage of one million dollars
($1,000,000)has been obtained to cover the event or in the alternative
each vendor has procured insurance to cover the vendor's operations at the
event for professional liability in the practice of body art. The minimum
limits of coverage for such insurance shall be:
(1) Each claim, at least$200,000.00;
(2) Each group of claims, at least$500,000.00.
(f) A certificate of insurance shall be filed with the City.
(g) The licensee must comply with the requirements at subsection 630.15(a),
(c), (f), and subsection 630.17, subdivision 1.
Subd. 2. Temporary application. The temporary license application shall request
the following information:
(a) The applicant's name and current address.
(b) The applicant's current employer.
(c) The applicant's addresses for the previous five (5)years.
(d) The applicant's date of birth, home telephone number, weight, height,
color of eyes, and color of hair.
(e) Whether the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than
the applicant's name, and if so, the name or names and information
concerning dates and places where used.
(f) The location where the event will be conducted.
(g) The number of body art tattoo,piercing,—branding or-painting booths that
will be operational at the event.
(h) The names and addresses of persons in charge of the event.
(i) A list of names of body art technicians who will be working the event.
Subd. 3. Background investigation. The Issuing Authority Department of Public
Safety shall verify the information supplied on the temporary license application and
shall investigate the background, including the current background of the applicant.
Within seven(7) days of receipt of a complete application, the Issuing Authority
Department of Public Safety shall grant or deny the application. An applicant who is
denied a license shall have a right to appeal to the City Council.
Sec. 14. A new subsection 630.23 is added to read as follows:
630.23. Severability.
If any subsection, subdivision, paragraph, or clause of this Section is for any reason held to be
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Section.
Section 15. This ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield City
Charter.
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Adopted this 23rd day of July, 2013.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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A Nancy Gibbs 0ty Clerk
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City of Richfield
(Official Publication)
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
BILL NO.2013-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 630 OF THE CODE
MEDIA OF ORDINANCES REL RELATING TO
BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
On July 23,the Richfield City Council
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION adopted an ordinance designated as
Bill No.2013-15,the title of which is
STATE OF MINNESOTA ) stated above.This summary of the or-
dinance is published pursuant to Sec-
)SS. tion 3.12 of the Richfield City Charter.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The purpose of the ordinance is to
bring the City's licensing of body art
Jeremy Bradfield, being duly sworn on an ingt nand'body branding)bestabl sh-
oath, states or affirms that he is the mentsandtechniciansintocompliance
Advertising Director of the newspaper(s) adopts health,safety and sanitation re-
' known as quirements that meet the requirements
of the City's enforcement agency.
Richfield Sun-Current Copies of the ordinance are available
for public inspection in the office of the
City Clerk during normal business
hours or upon request by calling 612-
861-9760 of the Community Develop-
and has full knowledge of the facts stated ment Division.
below: Nancy Gibbs,City Clerk
(A)The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica- (Aug.1,2013)D2-Bi1l2013-15
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat. §331A.02, §331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(B)The printed public notice that is at-
tached was published in said newspa-
per(s) once each week, for one suc-
cessive week(s);it was first published on
Thursday, the 1 day of
August , 2013, and was there-
after printed and published on every
Thursday to and including Thursday,the
day of , 2013;
and printed below is a copy of the lower
case alphabet from A to Z, both inclu-
sive, which is hereby acknowledged as
being the size and kind of type used in
the composition and publication of the
notice:
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
BY: A
Advertising Director
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed
before me on this 1 day of
August ,2013.
Notary Public
JULIA I. HELKENN
NOTARY PUBUC•MINNESOTA
;,�;. My Comm.Exp.Jan.31,2015