Licence summary
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The practice of tattooing, cosmetic piercing, semi permanent
skin colouring, electrolysis and the business of acupuncture.
The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
requires that all persons that are carrying out skin piercing be
registered with the local authority. Please see
how to apply.
If you work from premises, they must also be registered.
Once registered, you will be issued with a certificate of
registration.
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Eligibility criteria
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You must provide specific information including details of your
premises and any previous convictions.
Once a premises has been registered, it is a legal requirement
for the business to inform us of any changes in its practising
staff and location.
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Regulation summary
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| Summary of eligibility criteria for this
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Acupuncture- Byelaws
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| Cosmetic piercing- Byelaws |
| Electrolysis- Byelaws |
| Tattooing- Byelaws |
| Semi permanant skin colouring- Byelaws |
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Application evaluation process
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There is a fee payable to South Somerset District Council.
If the application fails the enforcement element of £20 , will
be refunded.
No provision in legislation.
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Will tacit consent apply?
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No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process
your application before it can be granted.
Please allow a minimum of 30 days for your application to be
processed.
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How to apply
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You can apply online.
Apply online
Alternatively you can apply by
completing the following application forms:
Please advise in writing any changes to your details contained
within the registration. Should the business move premises, a new
registration will be required.
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Failed application redress
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In the first instance please contact:
The Licensing Manager
Licensing Service
South Somerset District Council
The Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
Telephone: 01935 462462
Contact Licensing online.
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Licence holder redress
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In the first instance please contact:
The Licensing Manager
Licensing Service
South Somerset District Council
The Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
Telephone: 01935 462462
Contact Licensing online.
The local magistrates court have the power to suspend or cancel
a registration if the registration holder is convicted of an
offence by contravention of the relevant byelaw.
The Magistrates Court
Petters Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1SW
Telephone: 01935 426281
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Consumer complaint
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| We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the
form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if
you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will
give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre. |
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Other redress
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Please follow our complaints procedure.
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Trade associations
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| Tthe British Acupuncture Council |
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Public Register
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| View list of Public Registers |
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