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Acupuncture, Tattooing, Ear Piercing and Electrolysis RegistrationLicence SummaryThe Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 and Local Government Act 2003 requires that to offer skin-piercing treatments - including tattooing, acupuncture, cosmetic piercing (ear and body) and electrolysis - both the person performing the treatment and the premises must be registered with the Local Authority. Tattooists and Body Artists may also wish to consider signing up to our Code of Practice. |Top| Regulation Summary
Copies of relevant legislation is available at this external site
Application ProcessRegistration is required for both the person carrying out the business and the premises where the activity is to take place. A one-off fee is payable, to register the premises and one person; additional persons can be added for a supplementary fee. A fee of £82.00 is payable for an application. The fee for additional practitioners is £38.00 When an application is received the council will arrange for an inspection of the premises to be carried out. It is our aim to complete the application process within 28 working days (subject to a satisfactory inspection). After a satisfactory inspection you will be issued with a certificate of registration which should be displayed in a prominent position on the premises where the activities take place. Once a registration has been granted, you will only need to update it if you relocate your premises or move to another establishment.
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|Top| Guidance NotesTo view guidance documents please select the appropriate link below: Ear-Piercing and Electrolysis Byelaws |Top|
Will Tacit Consent Apply?Tacit consent means that if we have not dealt with applications within the target period then the application can be deemed to have been granted/approved. Please note that tacit consent does not apply in respect of this application. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below. |Top| Licence Holder RedressPlease contact us in the first instance. |Top| Consumer ComplaintWe would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you, preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, visit our Consumer pages or DirectGov for advice. From outside of the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council