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A. A temporary permit may be issued by the department for guest artists or for educational, trade show, or product demonstration purposes only. The permit is good for no more than seven calendar days.

B. A person who wishes to obtain a temporary demonstration permit must submit the request in writing for review by the department, at least 30 days prior to the event. The request should specify:

1. The purpose for which the permit is requested;

2. The period of time during which the permit is needed (not to exceed seven calendar days per event), without reapplication;

3. The fulfillment of operator requirements as specified in SCC 8.45.050(C);

4. The location where the temporary demonstration permit will be used.

C. The applicant’s demonstration project must be contained in a completely enclosed, nonmobile facility (for example, inside a permanent building).

D. If the demonstration is to occur outside of a permitted body art establishment, compliance with all of the requirements of these regulations includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Conveniently located hand-washing facilities with germicidal liquid soap, paper towels in a dispenser, and hot and cold water under adequate pressure shall be provided. Drainage in accordance with local plumbing codes is to be provided. Tuberculocidal single-use hand wipes, approved by the department, to augment the hand-washing requirements of this section must be available in each booth/cubicle;

2. A minimum of 80 square feet of floor space shall be provided;

3. There shall be at least 100 foot candles of light at the level where the body art procedure is being performed;

4. Facilities to properly sterilize instruments and evidence of a spore test performed on sterilization equipment 30 days or less prior to the date of the event must be provided, or only single-use, prepackaged, sterilized equipment obtained from reputable suppliers or manufacturers will be allowed;

5. Ability to properly clean and sanitize the area used for body art procedures is required.

E. If the facility where the temporary demonstration permit is needed is not a permitted body art establishment, the facility must be inspected by the department and a permit issued prior to the performance of any body art procedures.

F. Temporary demonstration permits issued under the provisions of these regulations may be suspended by the department for failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of these regulations.

G. All establishment and operator permits and the disclosure notice must be readily seen by clients. [Code 2006 § 9-5-6. Ord. 2003-01, 1-14-2003].