11Decision on tattooing show permit applications

11 Decision on tattooing show permit applications

11 Decision on tattooing show permit applications

(1) The Commissioner may decide an application for a tattooing show permit by—

(a) granting the permit, or

(b) refusing to grant the permit.

(2) The Commissioner may, if the Commissioner considers it appropriate in the circumstances, treat the application as having been withdrawn.

(3) The Commissioner must consider the following matters when deciding the application—

(a) if the applicant has previously applied for a licence under the Act—the decision made in relation to the previous application,

(b) if the applicant has previously held a licence under the Act—the applicant’s licence history, including the applicant’s compliance and complaints history,

(c) the body art tattooists who are likely to participate in the proposed show,

(d) the applicant’s capacity to ensure participants comply with any applicable legislative requirements relating to performing body art tattooing procedures.

(4) The Commissioner must refuse to grant the permit if—

(a) the Commissioner is satisfied the application was not properly made, or

(b) the applicant is an unsuitable individual, or

(c) the tattooing show is proposed to be held at a hotel or club premises within the meaning of the Liquor Act 2007, unless the show is held in a function room within the premises.

(5) The Commissioner may grant the permit unconditionally or subject to conditions.

(6) The permit must state the period, of not more than 7 days, during which the permit is in force.

(7) The Commissioner may, at any time, by written notice to the permit holder—

(a) revoke the permit, or

(b) vary the conditions of the permit.

(8) The Commissioner may not grant more than 2 permits in the same calendar year to—