(a)

1. (1) The host of a body art event for educational purposes, trade shows, and/or demonstrations of body art procedures where body art is performed shall:

   1. (A) Obtain all necessary permits to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the event will be held, including but not limited to valid permits issued by the Department of Health;
   2. (B) Pay a nonrefundable host fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per artist that shall perform body art at the event, not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) per event; and
   3. (C) Submit an application for a temporary demonstration license to the department not fewer than forty-five (45) days prior to the event for educational purposes, trade show, or demonstration of body art products and procedures where body art is performed.
2. (2) The establishment where the guest artist is appearing shall have a licensed body artist on its staff.

3. (3) In addition to the penalties available pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-26-612, a host who violates this subdivision shall be subject to:

   1. (A) Closure of the temporary body art event; and
   2. (B) A penalty not to exceed three (3) times the cost of the permit.

(b) An artist, establishment, or supplier of materials for body art applying for a temporary demonstration license for educational purposes, trade shows, and/or demonstrations of body art procedures where body art is performed shall:

1. (1) Submit an application for a temporary demonstration license to the department not fewer than seven (7) days prior to the appearance of a guest artist;
2. (2) Submit a nonrefundable fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) from a guest artist for a temporary demonstration license;
3. (3) Provide evidence of completion of a blood-borne pathogens training that meets the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration with the application; and
4. (4) Provide documentation of licensure as an artist in another state or country or employment history with proof of employment in a body art facility licensed by the regulatory board or agency in that state or country.