TCA § 62-38-205 — Temporary locations

A registered tattoo business may set up at temporary locations other than a tattoo studio, e.g., tattoo conventions, with the written approval of the local health department, for a period not to exceed ten (10) days; provided, that each artist not previously registered with the department of health shall register and pay a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the department. Temporary facilities, e.g., tattoo conventions, shall be held to the same sanitary standards as those required of tattoo studios. Temporary facility permits shall be issued by the local health department, to include: An area where tattooing can be performed in a limited access location; Adequate sterilization equipment supplied; Waste receptacles and sharps containers supplied; Individual containers of water for each client in single use rinse cups; and Disinfectant sprays at each tattoo artist's work area. A temporary tattoo artist registration may be issued for no more than fourteen (14) days. The holder of the studio certificate shall also sign for the temporary license from the department of health and all tattooing shall be under the auspices of the studio certificate holder and in compliance with this part. Artists may apply tattoos if a copy of the state application and a receipt for the fifty dollar ($50.00) fee is on display at the studio. The sterilization course, written examination and work experience shall be waived for the temporary permit. A temporary license is not transferable nor may it be renewed.