This bill amends existing laws in Arkansas concerning body art and the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee, introducing new licensing provisions for body artists. Notably, artists holding a valid license by July 1, 2024, will be exempt from certain licensing restrictions related to criminal records. The bill also increases the membership of the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee from nine to eleven, specifying that it must include a licensed permanent cosmetic artist and a licensed tattoo artist, each with at least five years of experience. Additionally, the legislation revises definitions related to body art, establishes stricter training and licensing regulations, and clarifies that individuals under eighteen may only receive permanent cosmetics procedures with medical necessity and parental consent.

Furthermore, the bill streamlines the licensure process by removing specific training hour requirements and the need for students to submit training logs. It introduces temporary demonstration licenses for artists and institutions, allowing them to perform procedures for educational purposes under certain conditions. The bill also eliminates previous prohibitions on the sale and possession of permanent cosmetics instruments by unlicensed individuals and removes associated penalties and fines. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance safety and compliance in the permanent cosmetics industry while simplifying the regulatory framework for practitioners in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB392 Original - 3-9-2023 10:09 AM: 17-3-102(h), 17-26-201(c), 17-26-601(1), 17-26-601, 17-26-602(b), 17-26-603(a), 17-26-603(b), 17-26-603(e), 17-26-606, 17-26-608, 17-26-607, 17-26-603, 6-51-601, 17-26-609(c), 17-26-611(a)
Old version SB392 V2 - 3-30-2023 02:10 PM: 17-3-102(h), 17-26-201(b), 17-26-201(c), 17-26-601(1), 17-26-601(4), 17-26-601, 17-26-602(c), 17-26-602, 17-26-603(a), 17-26-603(b), 17-26-603(e), 17-26-606, 17-26-608, 03-30-2023, 17-26-607, 17-26-603, 6-51-601, 17-26-608(a), 17-26-609(c), 17-26-611(a)
SB 392: 17-3-102(h), 17-26-201(b), 17-26-201(c), 17-26-601(1), 17-26-601(4), 17-26-601, 17-26-602(c), 17-26-602, 17-26-603(a), 17-26-603(b), 17-26-603(e), 17-26-606, 17-26-608, 03-30-2023, 17-26-607, 17-26-603, 6-51-601, 17-26-608(a), 17-26-609(c), 17-26-611(a)
Act 688: 17-3-102(h), 17-26-201(b), 17-26-201(c), 17-26-601(1), 17-26-601(4), 17-26-601, 17-26-602(c), 17-26-602, 17-26-603(a), 17-26-603(b), 17-26-603(e), 17-26-606, 17-26-608, 03-30-2023, 17-26-607, 17-26-603, 6-51-601, 17-26-608(a), 17-26-609(c), 17-26-611(a)