(A) Tattoos on minors. It is unlawful for any person to tattoo any person under the age of 18 except in the presence of, and with the written permission of, the parent or legal guardian of the minor.
(B) Transfers restricted. A license granted under this chapter is only for the licensee and premises named on the license. No transfer of a license shall be permitted from place-to-place or from person-to-person without first complying with the requirements of an original application.
(C) Hours of operation. It is unlawful for any person to operate any establishment where tattooing is practiced or permitted, nor to engage in the practice of tattooing, except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(D) Premises. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of tattooing at any place other than the place or location named or described in the application and license.
(1) The license is only effective for the compact and contiguous space specified in the approved license application.
(2) The licensee shall inform the city in writing and in advance if the licensed premises is to be enlarged, altered, or extended.
(E) Suspension or revocation. It is unlawful for any person to solicit tattooing business, or to offer to perform or perform tattooing service, while under license suspension or revocation by the city.
(F) Maintenance of order. The licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of the business and shall at all times maintain conditions of order.
(G) Employee lists. The licensee shall provide to the city a list of employees who perform tattooing at the licensed establishment and shall verify in writing to the city that each employee has received a copy of this chapter.
(H) Liability insurance.
(1) Prior to issuance of the license, each licensee shall file with the city a public liability
insurance policy or certificate of insurance from a company authorized to do business in Minnesota, insuring the licensee against any and all loss or damage arising out of or resulting from:
(a) The use, operation, or maintenance of the tattooing establishment; and
(b) Engaging in the practice of tattooing.
(2) The policy of insurance shall be in limits of not less than the statutory limits of liability for a Minnesota municipality.
(3) The licensee shall keep the policy in full force and effect during the term of the license, and failure to keep the insurance in full force and effect is grounds for revocation of the license.
(1998 Code, § 5.27, Subd. 11) Penalty, see § 10.99