Section 641.22.14. Inspection requirements.

         22.14(1) The inspection agency shall bill the owner of a tattoo establishment $250 upon completion of an inspection. Inspection fees are due upon receipt of a notice of payment due.

         22.14(2) Tattoo establishments shall be inspected annually, and inspection reports shall be maintained for three years by the inspection agency.

         22.14(3) When the tattoo establishment is located within the jurisdiction of a local inspection agency, the local inspection agency may establish fees needed to defray the costs of inspection and enforcement under this chapter. Inspection fees billed by a local inspection agency shall be paid to the local inspection agency or its designee.

         22.14(4) When an inspection agency determines that a special inspection is required, such as a follow-up inspection or an inspection generated by complaints, the inspection agency may charge a special inspection fee, which shall be based on the actual cost of providing the inspection.

         22.14(5) Unpaid inspection fees will be considered delinquent 30 days after the date of the bill. A late fee of $30 per month will be assessed to the establishment owner after a 30-day notice. If inspection fees remain unpaid after 60 days, an order to cease and desist operations will be issued by the department.

         22.14(6) Failure to allow an inspection is grounds for denial of an initial tattoo establishment permit or for issuance of an order requiring suspension of a tattoo establishment’s existing operations.

         22.14(7) If an imminent health threat exists, the inspection agency or the department may, pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.18A, order the establishment to cease operation immediately. Operation shall not be resumed until authorized by the inspection agency or the department.

         22.14(8) Safety data sheets (SDS) for the chemicals used at the tattoo establishment shall be maintained at the establishment in a location known and readily accessible to the establishment staff and shall be made available upon request of the inspection agency.

         22.14(9) An establishment inspected under this chapter shall post the most recent routine inspection report, along with any reinspection reports, in a location at the establishment that is readily visible to the public.

[ARC 7982B, IAB 7/29/09, effective 1/1/10; ARC 2656C, IAB 8/3/16, effective 9/7/16]