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All places, individuals, and businesses that offer to affix any type of permanent tattoo to a person shall be regulated by this chapter and shall maintain the premises in which tattoos are performed and equipment used in the tattoo process in a sanitary manner.
(Prior Code, § 110.256) (Ord. 99-3, passed 2-16-1999)
(A) Patrons of each tattoo parlor shall receive information pertaining to the risks of the procedure and instructions pertaining to wound care for the tattoo site. The County Health Department shall provide the risk information and the instructions for wound care in printed form.
(B) The information shall be given to the patron both orally and in printed form, and the patron shall sign the form signifying that the instructions have been received and understood. A copy of the signed form shall be retained by the tattoo business.
(Prior Code, § 110.257) (Ord. 99-3, passed 2-16-1999)
(A) Business. Each tattoo parlor operation shall obtain a permit from the County Health Department. The permit shall provide the name and address of the owner of the business and the name and address of each tattoo artist employed at each location. The permit shall not be transferable. The permit shall expire on December 31 of each year. Any holder of a permit shall be subject to inspection as set forth herein. The County Health Department shall provide the appropriate application forms for this permit. The permit shall be posted at the tattoo parlor in the place where the tattoos are performed and clearly visible to the public.
(B) Tattoo artist. Every person that desires to perform any tattoo shall obtain a tattoo artist permit from the County Health Department. This permit must be obtained before any tattoos are affixed to any person and after the requisite annual training. The applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements as set forth in 410 I.A.C. 1-5-27. The applicant must also show proof of Hepatitis B vaccination. The permit shall not be transferable. The permit expires on December 31 of each year. Any holder of a permit shall be subject to inspection, as set forth herein. The County Health Department shall provide the application forms for this permit. The permits shall be posted at the tattoo parlor in the place where the tattoos are performed and clearly visible to the public.
(Prior Code, § 110.258) (Ord. 99-3, passed 2-16-1999) Penalty, see § 113.99
The County Health Department shall conduct inspections of each tattoo parlor located within the county. The County Health Department should conduct a minimum of two inspections per year. The County Health Department may conduct additional inspections as it determines and/or in response to complaints submitted. The results of the inspections shall be provided to each operator. Violations noted by the County Health Department shall be corrected immediately. The County Health Department shall conduct follow-up inspections to determine compliance with this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 110.259) (Ord. 99-3, passed 2-16-1999)
The County Health Officer may suspend or revoke the permit of any tattoo artist or operator for any period of time for any violation of this chapter, or state or federal regulations concerning bloodborne pathogens, tattoos, or workplace regulations (OSHA). The suspension and/or revocation shall be effective upon issuance by the County Health Officer. The operator or artist may have the permit reinstated upon compliance with this chapter, state or federal regulations concerning bloodborne pathogens, tattoos, or workplace regulations (OSHA), and to the satisfaction of the County Health Officer. Appeals of orders of revocation shall be conducted pursuant to I.C. 4-21.5-3-1 et seq.
The Board of Health shall conduct administrative hearing concerning the suspension or revocation of any permit issued herein as set forth in I.C. 4-21.5.3 et seq.
(Prior Code, § 110.260) (Ord. 99-3, passed 2-16-1999) Penalty, see § 113.99
(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(B) If a tattoo artist or operator shall fail to obtain a permit prior to the conduct of his or her business or at any time after one has been issued, but has expired, the tattoo artist and/or operator may be subject to a fine of not more than $2,500. Each day the tattoo artist and/or operator shall be in violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
(C) The County Health Officer may bring an action in the circuit or superior court to enforce this chapter. The County Health Officer shall be entitled to recover all costs and expenses associated with any action for enforcement of this chapter, including reasonable attorney fees.
(Prior Code, § 110.261) (Ord. 99-3, passed 2-16-1999)