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Body Art Technician Licensing System
Minn. Stat. Chapter 146B Body Art
All body art technicians pursing a license from the State of Minnesota, including license renewals, must complete their application through the Body Art Technician Licensing System.
Training information is at Body Art Technician Licensing to help applicants navigate the system.
If you have questions, email health.ba@state.mn.us
Technicians
Temporary Technician license and renewal - $240
Initial Technician licensure and biennial licensure and renewal - $420
Initial Technician license fee – The commissioner shall prorate the initial two-year technician license fee based on the number of months in the initial licensure period.
Temporary Guest Artist license - $140
Dual Body Art Technician license - $420
Fee for late submission of a technician renewal application - $150
Technical violation fee for practicing body art after a body art license has expired and before it is renewed - $200 for any part of the first month, plus $200 for any part of any subsequent month up to one year. Continued practice or operation after one year becomes a disciplinary violation.
Technical violation fee for practicing body art after a temporary body art license has expired and before it is renewed - $100 for any part of the first month, plus $100 for any part of any subsequent month up to six months. Continued practice or operation after six months becomes a disciplinary violation.
Technicians
Technician's license is valid for two years from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon payment of the renewal fee established under Minn. Stat. § 146B.10
(b) At renewal, a licensee must submit proof of continuing education approved by the commissioner in the areas identified in Minn. Stat. § 146B.04
(c) The commissioner shall notify the technician of the pending expiration of a technician license at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
(d) A technician previously licensed in Minnesota whose license has lapsed for less than six years may apply to renew. A technician previously licensed in Minnesota whose license has lapsed for less than ten years and who was licensed in another jurisdiction or jurisdictions during the entire time of lapse may apply to renew, but must submit proof of licensure in good standing in all other jurisdictions in which the technician was licensed as a body artist during the time of lapse. A technician previously licensed in Minnesota whose license has lapsed for more than six years and who was not continuously licensed in another jurisdiction during the period of Minnesota lapse must reapply for licensure under Minn. Stat. § 146B.04
Temporary Technician license issued under this subdivision is valid for one year and may be renewed for one additional year twice.
Guest Artist license may not conduct body art procedures for more than 30 days per calendar year. If the guest artist exceeds this time period, the guest artist must apply for a technician's license.
Up to 30 days after application paperwork is considered complete.
Temporary Event processing time: application must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event.
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