Notwithstanding any other provision herein, nothing in this chapter shall apply to the following:
(1) A doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine or a registered nurse licensed and regulated by the State of Texas while operating within the scope of that person's license;
(2) A clinic or hospital operated by a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine; or
(3) Persons licensed or practicing by authority of the Texas Cosmetology Commission or the Texas Board of Barber Examiners, so long as these persons practice within the scope of the license or permit duly issued by the Texas Cosmetology Commission and who, as an incidental part of their business or vocation, engage in tattooing or body piercing, so long as they comply with the provisions of Chapter 146 of the Texas Health and Safety Code with respect to such practices. For the purposes of this subsection, "incidental" shall mean less than 50% of their business revenue and less than 50% of their floor space is devoted to tattooing, body piercing or body art.
(Ord. 577, passed 10-22-99)