(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a license issued under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-1950, and amendments thereto, expires two years after the date of issue unless renewed by payment of the required non-refundable renewal fee. If payment is transmitted by postal service, the envelope must be postmarked on or before the expiration of the license.

(b) All tattoo artists, cosmetic tattoo artists and body piercers must participate in continuing education, with guidelines and effective date to be established by rules and regulations of the board.