Section 1200-23-03-.09 - GENERAL PROVISIONS(1) Applicability. Chapter 1200-23-3 applies to tattoo artists and tattoo establishments. All tattoo artists and tattoo establishments shall comply with all applicable provisions of these rules at all times.(2) Permit Revocation. When a permit to operate a tattoo establishment is revoked by the Commissioner, a new permit shall be issued upon meeting all requirements for a new permit and the submission of a new application with applicable fees.(3) Posting of permit. T.C.A. Section 62-38-206 requires posting of tattoo establishment permits "in a conspicuous place where it may be readily observed by the public." This shall mean a place so designated by the inspector at the time of inspection. No person except an authorized representative of the local health officer shall modify, remove, cover up, or otherwise make the permit less conspicuous in any way.(4) Severability. If any provision or application of any provision of these rules is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of these rules.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-23-03-.09
Original rule filed September 26, 2000; effective December 10, 2000.Authority: T.C.A. 4-5-202, 62-38-201 et seq., and 68-1-103.