Temporary event license approved for visiting body artists

A bill that creates a temporary event license for body artists visiting Nebraska from other states was given final approval March 6.

LB720, sponsored by Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick, requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to create a temporary, nonrenewable event license for body artists licensed in other states to practice for no more than seven consecutive days at a Nebraska licensed body art facility.

The department also is authorized to conduct in-person inspections of the body art facility where an event will occur. A temporary event license applicant must provide a form of photo identification, a copy of their body art license and a sponsorship letter from the owner or operator of a licensed facility at which they will practice.

A temporary event license will cost $50 and a body artist may obtain up to two temporary event licenses in a 12-month period.

LB720 passed on a vote of 46-0 and takes effect immediately.