For the purposes of this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
(a) “Tattoo” means any permanent design of the skin by puncturing the skin and inserting indelible colors.
(b) “Board of Health” means the Board of Health of Cuyahoga County.
(c) “Health Commissioner” means the Health Commissioner of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, or his authorized representative.
(d) “Operator” or “tattoo artist” means any person who places a tattoo on another person either for free or for a consideration.
(e) “Person” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or agent thereof.
(f) “Tattoo operation” or “dermagraphic art studio” means any place, whether temporary or permanent, stationary or mobile, in a private home or a public business where the art of tattooing is practiced in the City.
(Ord. 97-8. Passed 1-21-97.)