Verbal and written public educational information, approved by the Department, shall be required to be given to all clients. Verbal and written instructions, approved by the Department for the care of the body art procedure site shall be provided to each client by the operator upon completion of the procedure. The written instructions ("instructions") shall advise the client to consult the operator or a physician licensed by the State of New Mexico at the first sign of infection and contain: the name, address and phone number of the body art establishment. The instructions shall be signed and dated by both parties. The operator shall give a copy of the instructions to the client and retain the original with all other records required to be maintained under this article. In addition, all body art establishments shall provide clients with information, in writing, which advises clients of the risks and possible consequences of body art.
(Ord. 33-1998)