The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the business of tattooing and/or body piercing in order to protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.
(A) The City Council finds that the experience of other cities indicates that there is a connection between tattooing/body piercing and hepatitis and other health problems.
(B) The City Council finds that stringent regulations governing tattooing and body piercing can minimize the hepatitis and disease risk, and therefore protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.
(C) It is not the intent to prohibit tattoo and/or body piercing establishments from having a reasonable opportunity to locate in the city.
(Ord. 236, passed 6-9-2008)