(A) No person or entity shall operate any establishment where tattooing, body piercing, body branding, or body scarification is practiced, nor engage in such practice, without being licensed pursuant to this chapter. A license is required for both the person and the premises. A licensed medical physician or medical specialist who engages in these activities shall be exempt from these license requirements. Ear piercing as defined in this chapter does not require a license.
(B) All licenses shall be issued for one calendar year. If a portion of a year has elapsed when an application is made, a license may be issued for the remainder of that year at a prorated fee. Once a license has been granted, no part of the fee paid by the licensee shall be refunded in the event of the complete closure of the business and secession of business activities.
(C) Each license shall be issued to the named applicant only and shall not be transferable to another holder. If the licensee is a partnership or corporation, a change in the identity of any of the principles of the partnership or corporation shall be deemed a transfer of the license. Each license shall be issued only for the premises described in the application. Transfer of a license to another premises cannot occur without specific approval of the City Council.
(D) A license from the city shall only be issued upon proof of the applicant’s licensure for the activities pursuant to M.S. §§ 146B.01 et seq., as they may be amended from time to time.
(E) If the license application is denied, the applicant may request a hearing before the City Council by filing a written request with the City Administrator within 15 days after the applicant has received written notice of the denial. The hearing shall be conducted by the City Council within 30 days after receipt of the written request for a hearing.
(Ord. 173, 3rd Series, passed 5-13-2008; Ord. 181, 3rd Series, passed 2-8-2011) Penalty, see § 122.99