SPS 221.05(2)(c) (c) Late fee. If the license fee for a license renewal is not paid before the expiration date of the license, the operator shall pay to the department a late fee of $85.00 in addition to the renewal license fee.
SPS 221.05(2)(d) (d) Reinspection fee. If the department conducts a reinspection of an establishment under s. SPS 221.06 (1) (b), the operator shall, pursuant to sub. (1), pay to the department the applicable reinspection fee listed in Table SPS 221.05 A or B. The department shall assess an additional reinspection fee as listed in Table SPS 221.05 A or B, whichever is applicable, for any additional reinspection conducted under s. SPS 221.06 (1) (b) 4.
SPS 221.05(2)(e) (e) Fees for operating without a license. An establishment found to be operating without a license shall pay to the department an amount of $749.00, in addition to all applicable fees and any processing charges under s. SPS 221.04 (5). A practitioner found to be practicing without a license shall pay to the department $150, in addition to all applicable fees and any processing charges under s. SPS 221.04 (5).
SPS 221.05 Note Note: Any person who willfully violates or obstructs the execution of any state statute or rule, county, city or village ordinance or departmental order under this chapter and relating to the public health, for which no other penalty is prescribed, shall be imprisoned for not more than 30 days or fined not more than $500 or both.
SPS 221.05(2)(f) (f) Duplicate license. The department shall charge the operator or practitioner, as applicable, $15.00 for a duplicate license.
SPS 221.05(2)(g) (g) Fees for special condition inspections. For inspection or consultation activities that are not directly related to the department's licensing responsibilities, the department shall charge the operator or the entity requesting the inspection or consultation $175.00.
SPS 221.05(3) (3)Method of payment. If the payment for an initial or renewal license is by check or other draft drawn upon an account containing insufficient funds, the applicant or owner shall, within 15 days after receipt of notice from the department of the insufficiency, pay all applicable fees under sub. (1) and the financial institution's processing charges by cashier's check or other certified draft, money order, or cash. - See PDF for table PDF - See PDF for table PDF
SPS 221.05 History History: CR 08-073: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction in (1), (2) (a), (b), (d), (e), Tables A and B under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2015 No. 720.
SPS 221.06 SPS 221.06Enforcement.
SPS 221.06(1) (1)Inspections and access to the premises.
SPS 221.06(1)(a)(a) Inspections. Under s. 463.10, 463.12, or 463.16, Stats., an authorized employee or agent of the department, upon presenting proper identification, may enter any establishment at any reasonable time, for any of the following purposes:
SPS 221.06(1)(a)1. 1. To inspect the establishment.
SPS 221.06(1)(a)2. 2. To determine if there has been a violation of this chapter, s. 463.10 or 463.12, Stats., or an ordinance enacted under s. 463.16, Stats.
SPS 221.06(1)(a)3. 3. To determine compliance with previously written violation orders.
SPS 221.06(1)(a)4. 4. To secure samples or specimens.
SPS 221.06(1)(a)5. 5. To examine and copy relevant documents and records provided such information is related to the operation of the establishment.
SPS 221.06(1)(a)6. 6. To obtain photographic or other evidence needed to enforce this chapter.
SPS 221.06(1)(b) (b) Reinspections.
SPS 221.06(1)(b)1.1. The department or its agent may reinspect an establishment whenever an inspection or the investigation of a complaint reveals the existence of a violation that is potentially hazardous to the health and welfare of patrons or employees of the establishment.
SPS 221.06(1)(b)2. 2. A reinspection shall be scheduled to allow the operator a reasonably sufficient time to correct the deficiencies.
SPS 221.06(1)(b)3. 3. A reinspection fee shall be charged for the reinspection according to Table SPS 221.05 A or B, or applicable charges as determined by an agent of the department.
SPS 221.06(1)(b)4. 4. If an additional reinspection is required because a violation has not been corrected in the scheduled time, the department shall assess the operator an additional reinspection fee. The department may order the operator to show just cause why the license should not be suspended or revoked under s. SPS 221.07.
SPS 221.06(2) (2)General orders to correct violations.
SPS 221.06(2)(a)(a) If upon inspection of an establishment, the department or agent finds that the establishment is not designed, constructed, equipped or operated as required under this chapter, the department or agent shall issue a written order to correct the violation. The order shall specify the correction needed for compliance and the time period within which the correction should be made. The time period specified in the order may be extended at the discretion of the department or agent.
SPS 221.06(2)(b) (b) If the order to correct a violation is not carried out by the expiration of the time period stated in the order, or any extension of time granted by the department or agent, the department or agent may suspend or revoke the license to operate the establishment.
SPS 221.06(2)(c) (c) Any person who fails to comply with an order of the department shall forfeit $10 for each day of noncompliance after the order is served upon or directed to him or her. A person may appeal a forfeiture under s. SPS 221.08.
SPS 221.06(3) (3)Temporary orders.
SPS 221.06(3)(a)(a) As provided under s. 227.51 (3), Stats., whenever the department or agent has reasonable cause to believe that an immediate danger to health or safety exists as a result of an inspection under sub. (1), the department or agent may issue a temporary order without advance notice or hearing to do any of the following:
SPS 221.06(3)(a)1. 1. Prohibit the continued operation or method of operation of specific equipment.
SPS 221.06(3)(a)2. 2. Require the premises to cease operations and close until remedies are applied which eliminate the immediate danger to health or safety.
SPS 221.06(3)(a)3. 3. Require a practitioner to cease tattooing or body piercing.
SPS 221.06(3)(b)1.1. A temporary order shall take effect upon delivery to the operator, establishment, or practitioner, as applicable. Except as provided in par. (c), the temporary order shall remain in effect for 14 days from the date of delivery. A temporary order may be re-issued for one additional 14-day period if necessary to complete any analysis or examination of samples, specimens, or other evidence.
SPS 221.06(3)(b)2. 2. No operation or method of operation prohibited by the temporary order may be resumed without the approval of the department or agent until the order has terminated or the time period specified in subd. 1. has expired, whichever occurs first. If, upon completed analysis or examination, the department or agent determines that construction, sanitary condition, operation or method of operation of the premises or equipment does not constitute an immediate danger to health or safety, the department or agent shall immediately notify the operator or responsible supervisor in writing and the temporary order shall terminate upon receipt of the written notice.
SPS 221.06(3)(c) (c) If the analysis or examination shows that the construction, sanitary condition, operation or method of operation of the premises or equipment constitutes an immediate danger to health or safety, the department or agent, within the effective period of the temporary order specified in par. (b) 1., shall provide written notice of the findings to the operator or responsible supervisor. Upon receipt of the notice, the temporary order remains in effect until a final decision is issued under s. SPS 221.08. The notice shall include a statement that the facility has a right to request a hearing under s. SPS 221.08 within 15 days after issuance of the notice.
SPS 221.06(3)(d) (d) Pursuant to s. 463.18, Stats., any person who willfully violates or obstructs a departmental order relating to the public health, for which no other penalty is prescribed, shall be imprisoned for not more than 30 days or fined not more than $500 or both.
SPS 221.06 History History: CR 08-073: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction in (1) (a), 2., (b) 3., 4., (2) (c), (3) (a) (intro.), (c), (d) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2015 No. 720.
SPS 221.065 SPS 221.065Level III local health department. A level III local health department shall do all of the following:
SPS 221.065(1) (1) Conduct inspections and investigations, issue licenses and enforce the department's rules, ch. SPS 221, promulgated under ss. 463.10 (4) and 463.12 (4), Stats., for regulation of tattooists and tattoo establishments and regulation of body piercers and body-piercing establishments, upon entering into an agreement with the department under s. 463.16, Stats., to serve as the department's agent for this purpose in the local health department's area of jurisdiction.
SPS 221.065 History History: Renum. from DHS 140.06 (1) (d) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register December 2015 No. 720; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2015 No. 720; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2017 No. 734.
SPS 221.07 SPS 221.07Suspension or revocation of license. The department may, after a hearing under s. SPS 221.08, suspend or revoke a license for violation of s. 463.10 or 463.12, Stats., this chapter, or an order issued by the department. The suspension or revocation order shall take effect 15 days after the date of issuance unless a hearing is requested under s. SPS 221.08 (1).
SPS 221.07 History History: CR 08-073: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2009 No. 637; correction under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2015 No. 720.
SPS 221.08 SPS 221.08Appeals of actions by the department.
SPS 221.08(1)(a) (a) Except as specified under sub. (2) or (3), a request for a hearing to contest denial of a license, a voided license, suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or order given under s. SPS 221.06 (1) (b) 4. or (2), shall be submitted in writing to the department of administration's division of hearings and appeals within 15 days after receipt of the notice of the department's action.
SPS 221.08(1)(b) (b) A request for hearing that is mailed to the division of hearings and appeals shall be considered filed with the division on the date of the postmark.
SPS 221.08(1)(c) (c) A request for hearing that is hand-delivered to the division of hearings and appeals shall be considered filed on the date the request is received by the division of hearings and appeals.
SPS 221.08(1)(d) (d) A request for hearing transmitted by facsimile to the division of hearings and appeals shall be considered filed on the date and time imprinted by the division's facsimile machine on the transaction report that accompanies the document. Documents received by facsimile after midnight local time shall be deemed filed on the first following business day.
SPS 221.08 Note Note: A request for hearing can be submitted by mail or hand-delivered to the Division of Hearings and Appeals, at 5005 University Ave., Room 201, Madison, WI 53705-5400, or faxed to the Division at (608) 264-9885.
SPS 221.08(2) (2) As a condition for requesting a hearing to appeal the voiding of a license, a license applicant or operator, or practitioner, as applicable, shall comply with sub. (4). In an appeal concerning voiding a license, the burden is on the applicant or owner to show that the entire applicable fees and processing charges have been paid.
SPS 221.08(3) (3) A request for hearing on a temporary order given by the department under s. SPS 221.06 (3) shall be made in writing to the department within 15 days of receipt of the order. The department shall hold a hearing within 15 days after the department receives the written request for hearing, unless the department and the appellant agree to a later date, the immediate danger to health is removed, the order is not contested or the appellant and the department mutually agree that no purpose would be served by a hearing. A final decision shall be issued under s. 227.47, Stats., within 10 days following the conclusion of the hearing. The decision may order any of the following to remove the danger to health:
SPS 221.08(3)(a) (a) Changes to or replacement of equipment or construction.
SPS 221.08(3)(b) (b) Changes in or cessations of any operation or method of operation of the equipment or premises.
SPS 221.08(4) (4) If the department voids a license under s. SPS 221.04 (5), for failure to pay fees, the licensee shall submit, within 15 days after receipt of the notice of the department's action, documentary evidence that all applicable fees, late fees and processing charges have been paid and that there are no outstanding payments due to the department.
SPS 221.08 History History: CR 08-073: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction in (1) (a), (3) (intro.), (4) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2015 No. 720.
SPS 221.09 SPS 221.09Appeals of actions by agent health departments. If an agent issues licenses directly under s. 463.16, Stats., the agent shall create enforcement and appeal procedures in accordance with s. 66.0417, Stats., which shall supersede enforcement and appeal procedures under s. SPS 221.08 (2) and (4).
SPS 221.09 History History: CR 08-073: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2015 No. 720.
SPS 221.10 SPS 221.10Patrons.
SPS 221.10(1) (1)Limitations.
SPS 221.10(1)(a)(a) Consent. A tattooist or body piercer may not tattoo or body pierce a patron without first obtaining the signed, informed consent of the person on a form approved by the department.
SPS 221.10(1)(b) (b) Minors.
SPS 221.10(1)(b)1.1. No person under 16 years of age may be body pierced.
SPS 221.10(1)(b)2. 2. No person age 16 or 17 may be body pierced unless an informed consent form has been signed by his or her parent or legal guardian in the presence of the operator.
SPS 221.10(1)(b)3. 3. No person under 18 years of age may be tattooed except by a physician in the course of the physician's professional practice, as permitted under s. 948.70 (3), Stats.
SPS 221.10(1)(b)4. 4. A body-piercing establishment shall post a notice in a conspicuous place in the establishment stating that it is illegal to body pierce a person under the age of 18 without the signed, informed consent of that person's parent or legal guardian.
SPS 221.10(1)(b)5. 5. A tattoo establishment shall post a sign in a conspicuous place in the establishment stating that no person under the age of 18 may be tattooed.
SPS 221.10(1)(c) (c) Barriers to procedure. A tattooist or body piercer may not tattoo or body pierce any of the following:
SPS 221.10(1)(c)1. 1. A person who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or a mind-altering drug.
SPS 221.10(1)(c)2. 2. A person who has evident skin lesions or skin infections in the area of the procedure.
SPS 221.10(2) (2)Record. Every tattooist and body piercer shall keep a record of each patron. A patron's record shall include the patron's name, address, age and consent form, the name of the practitioner doing the procedure and any adverse effects arising from the procedure. A patron's record shall be retained for a minimum of 2 years following completion of the procedure.
SPS 221.10 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98; CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 173.05 Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
SPS 221.11 SPS 221.11Physical facilities and environment.
SPS 221.11(1)(1)Floors. Floors in the area where tattoo or body-piercing procedures are performed shall be constructed of smooth, durable and non-porous material and shall be maintained in a clean condition and in good repair. Carpeting is prohibited.
SPS 221.11(2) (2)Walls and ceilings. Walls and ceilings in the area where tattoo and body-piercing procedures are performed shall be light-colored, smooth, and easily cleanable.
SPS 221.11(3) (3)Lighting. Tattoo and body-piercing application areas shall maintain a minimum illumination of 50 footcandles.
SPS 221.11(4) (4)Premises. The premises and all facilities used in connection with the premises shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary and vermin-free condition.
SPS 221.11(5) (5)Living areas. Tattoo and body-piercing areas shall be completely separated from any living quarters by floor-to-ceiling partitioning and solid doors which are kept closed during business hours. A direct outside entrance to the tattoo or body-piercing establishment shall be provided.
SPS 221.11(6) (6)Toilet rooms.
SPS 221.11(6)(a)(a) All tattoo and body-piercing establishments shall have a public toilet and handwashing facility which is separated from any living area.
SPS 221.11(6)(b) (b) Toilet room fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. An easily cleanable covered waste receptacle shall be provided in the toilet room.
SPS 221.11(7) (7)Handwashing facilities.
SPS 221.11(7)(a)(a) At least one handwashing facility shall be conveniently located in the tattoo or body-piercing area, in addition to what is provided in the toilet room.
SPS 221.11(7)(b) (b) Anti-bacterial soap in a dispenser and single-service towels for drying hands shall be provided at all handwashing facilities.
SPS 221.11(7)(c) (c) Hot and cold potable water under pressure shall be available at all handwashing facilities except that tempered water rather than hot water may be provided.
SPS 221.11(8) (8)Refuse. Easily cleanable waste containers with non-absorbent, durable plastic liners shall be used for disposal of all tissues, towels, gauze pads and other similar items used on a patron. Infectious waste, including sharps waste, shall be stored and disposed of in an approved manner consistent with subch. II of ch. NR 526.
SPS 221.11(9) (9)Equipment storage. Instruments, dyes, pigments, stencils and other tattoo and body-piercing equipment shall be stored in closed cabinets exclusively used for that purpose.
SPS 221.11(10) (10)Privacy. A panel or other barrier of sufficient height and width to effectively separate a patron on whom a procedure is being performed from any unwanted observers or waiting patrons shall be in place or readily available at the patron's request.
SPS 221.11(11) (11)Smoking and eating prohibited in area of procedure. No smoking or consumption of food or drink is permitted in the area where a tattoo or body-piercing procedure is performed, except that clients may consume a non-alcoholic beverage during the procedure.
SPS 221.11(12) (12)Animals prohibited in establishment. No animals, except for those that provide services to persons with disabilities, are permitted in a tattoo or body-piercing establishment.
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