(A) Adoption of State Law Definitions. Unless otherwise defined in this Code, all terms used in this chapter shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in Chapter 146 of the Texas Health and Safety Code as amended from time to time, and all regulations issued by the Texas Department of Health (or its successor agency) pursuant to the authority granted under Chapter 146 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. In the event of any conflict between the definitions or terms used in this chapter with terms defined or construed under state law, the state law definition or construction will prevail.
(B) Body Art. The practice of physical body adornment by permitted establishments and operators utilizing, but not limited to, the following techniques: body piercing, tattooing, branding and scarification. Cosmetic tattooing, such as eyebrows, eyeliner, and lipliner, is not considered body art for the purpose of this chapter.
(C) Body Art Establishment. Any place or premise, whether public or private, temporary or permanent in nature or location, where the practices of body art, whether or not for profit are performed.
(Ord. 577, passed 10-22-99; Am. Ord. 1001, passed 5-17-21)