1. (a) Any person who wishes to engage in the practice of body art shall file an application for a body artist license.

2. (b) Each applicant for an initial practitioner license shall submit the following to the office:

   1. (1) A completed “Body Art License Application - Initial” form, revised September 2018 and available on the board’s website, www.oplc.nh.gov/body-art;
   2. (2) A recent 2”x 2” photograph of the applicant’s face;
   3. (3) A fee in accordance with Plc 601.08(b);
   4. (4) Documentation of the completion of a course in sterilization pursuant to RSA 314-A:2, III, (d); and

   5. (5) Documentation that proves the applicant meets the requirements for licensure pursuant to RSA 314-A:2, III(c) and RSA 314-A:3, including:

      1. a. A signed statement from the supervising licensee confirming that the apprenticeship requirements described in Plc 601.06 have been met;
      2. b. Proof of authorization to practice in another state, including copies of all licenses that document at least 3 years of licensure in another state; or

      3. c. For an out-of-state applicant who has practiced for at least 3 years in another state that does not require licensure:

         1. 1. A signed statement from a state official affirming that the state does not require licensure for the practice of body art;
         2. 2. The name, address, and phone number of the place(s) of employment;
         3. 3. The months and years worked;
         4. 4. Copies of business records, tax returns, or pay stubs for the months of employment providing proof of at least 1500 hours of employment per year;
         5. 5. The owner’s or manager’s name and phone number; and
         6. 6. A signed statement from the owner or manager verifying the employment history.

3. (c) The applicant shall mail or hand-deliver the documents in (b) above to:

   Office of Professional Licensure and Certification

   121 South Fruit Street, Suite 303

   Concord, NH 03301

4. (d) If the applicant wishes to practice more than one classification of body art, the applicant shall comply with Plc 601.07(a).

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Plc 600) #12622, eff 9-21-18; (formerly Plc 401.04) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Plc 600)