641—22.7(10A) Permit issuance and renewal. The following apply to applications for a permit to practice as a tattoo artist or as a tattoo establishment.
	22.7(1) An applicant will complete either an online application or a paper application according to the instructions contained in the application. Paper applications are available to download at the department’s website. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee as set forth in subrule 22.8(2) to be processed. A paper application is accompanied by the appropriate fee payable by check or money order to the department. Online application fees are paid by credit card only. An application that includes insufficient or incorrect fees is considered incomplete. If the applicant is notified that the application is incomplete, the applicant should contact the department within 90 days. Incomplete applications are considered invalid and destroyed after 90 days.
	22.7(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 is considered complete until the applicant responds to any program requests for additional information regarding the applicant’s medical condition or criminal conviction.
	22.7(3) All permits expire on December 31 for the year issued. An applicant will submit a completed application, supporting documentation, and renewal fee annually by December 1 for renewal. The permit holder has a current permit in possession before performing tattooing. An applicant who submits a renewal application after December 1 will be obligated to pay an additional $25 for each month delinquent.
	22.7(4) The permit holder is responsible for renewing the permit prior to its expiration.
	22.7(5) A permit that 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 in addition to the renewal fee.
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