a. The practice of body art shall not be performed without a permit from the Livingston County Health Division and the City of Howell. The permit shall be conspicuously displayed within the reception area of any establishment in which body art is performed. The City shall issue practitioner permits to individuals who have paid the required permitting fee, met the requirements of this Article, and who have successfully passed a written examination offered by the Livingston County Health Division which demonstrates the practitioner is knowledgeable and proficient in:
1. Anatomy and body art technology.
2. Effective sterilization, sanitization, and hygienic techniques: use of single-use sharps and apparatus; and other related disease-control techniques.
3. The discovery and recognition of skin disorders and disease, and other diseases such as diabetes, which contraindicate the practice of body art.
4. Procedures required to safely collect and dispose of contaminated waste. The City may accept other certification or credentials it deems acceptable in lieu of the written examination.
b. All practitioners permitted under this Article need to complete a Hepatitis B vaccination series, or have medical evidence of immunity, or have an approved medical waiver. Exceptions for other reasons will be considered upon written submission to the City.
c. A permit may be revoked, suspended, or limited, or a license application denied, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 5.15, if an inspection determines that a practitioner has failed to follow standard disease control techniques, or has failed to keep required records of services performed, or has provided services to an underage person without the required written consent and presence of the parent or guardian.