Nebraska

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  1. Licensing Department of Human Resources Link:
    https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_and_Human_Services_System/Title-172/Chapter-044.pdf (Regulation and Licensure, paragraph 44-003)
  2. Complete and submit the application and self-inspection report. Please note that many cities and/or counties in Nebraska require a license to practice or to operate a business. Be sure to check with your local offices.
    https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/BodyArtFacilityApp.pdf (Application)
  3. Oversight/Rules Link:
    https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Body-Art-Profession.aspx
    On the right margin of this page are separate links to Body Art Rules by subject matter.

Other considerations:
Definitions:  Nebraska refers to cosmetic tattooing as Permanent Color Technology.
https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_and_Human_Services_System/Title-172/Chapter-044.pdf