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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 9 to a bill that would create a temporary event license for body artists visiting Nebraska from other states.<\/p>\n

\"Sen.
Sen. Dan Quick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LB720, introduced by Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick, would require 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.<\/p>\n

Under the bill, an individual who applies for a temporary event license must provide a form of photo identification, a copy of their body art license and a sponsorship letter from the owner or operator of the licensed facility at which they will practice.<\/p>\n

Temporary event licenses would cost $50 and the department would be authorized to conduct in-person inspections of the body art facility where an event will occur.<\/p>\n

Quick said the state\u2019s current licensing structure makes it difficult to attract tattoo conventions and specialty events to Nebraska, which results in a loss of revenue.<\/p>\n

Offering a temporary event license would bring new dollars directly into the local economy and make Nebraska more competitive with other states that already provide a workable licensure pathway for visiting artists, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201c[LB720] supports small businesses, encourages tourism and positions Nebraska as a welcoming, well-regulated destination for body art events \u2014 all without compromising safety or increasing regulatory burdens,\u201d Quick said.<\/p>\n

A Health and Human Services Committee amendment, adopted 38-0, would allow body artists to obtain up to two temporary event licenses within a 12-month period.<\/p>\n

Senators advanced LB720 to select file on a 38-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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