Friday, June 4, 2010

DOL Rule hearing and fee schedule. update

STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
PO Box 9026 Ÿ Olympia, Washington 98507-9026




May 21, 2010





YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A PUBLIC RULE HEARING





Why is this notice being sent to me?

To notify you that we are proposing rules and fees in order to regulate body art, body piercing and tattooing and to give you an opportunity to comment.



Why is the department proposing rules and fees?

RCW 18.300 the law relating to Body Art, Body Piercing and Tattooing was passed by Legislature during the 2009 Legislative session. The Department has developed rules to carry out this new law.



What are the proposed rules?

The new rules include definitions, standard universal precautions for preventing the spread of diseases, licensing requirements, fee schedule and minimum safety and sanitation standards. A copy of the new rules can be found at:

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2010/01/10-01-035.htm



What are the proposed fees?

(see reverse side)



When and where will the hearing take place?
It will take place on June 8, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at:

Department of Licensing

Building 2, Conference Room 209,

405 Black Lake Boulevard SW

Olympia, Washington 98502



Do I have to respond to this notice or attend the hearing?

No. This notice is for your information only.



We welcome your comments

You can comment at the hearing in person or send your written comments to:



Mail: Department of Licensing

Body Art, Body Piercing and Tattoo Program

Post Office Box 9026

Olympia, Washington 98507

Email: ndalmas@dol.wa.gov

Fax: (360) 664-2550



Notice of Public Rule Hearing

May 21, 2010

Page 2





Written comments must be received no later than June 4, 2010.



Questions regarding this notice or to view the proposed rule notice?

Call (360) 664-6660 or visit our website at http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/tattoo/tatrules.html.









Title of Fee


Fee

Individual License:







Tattoo


$250




Body Art


$250




Body Piecing


$250




Permanent Cosmetics


$250

Location License:







Shop/Business


$300




Mobile Unit


$300




Event


$300

Individual License Renewal:







Tattoo


$250




Body Art


$250




Body Piercing


$250




Permanent Cosmetics


$250

Location License Renewal:







Shop/Business


$300




Mobile Unit


$300




Event


$300

Individual License Late Renewal:







Tattoo


$350




Body Art


$350




Body Piercing


$350




Permanent Cosmetics


$350

Location License Late Renewal:







Shop/Business


$400




Mobile Unit


$400




Duplicate License


$50







Cameron Dalmas

Administrative Assistant

Washington State Department of Licensing

Business and Professions Division

Professional Licensing Support Services

PO Box 9026

Olympia, WA 98507

360 664-6643 Phone

360 664-2550 Fax