Body piercing may be performed within such licensed tattoo establishment, but shall be done only by a physician or osteopath or in the physical presence and under the direct supervision of a physician or osteopath authorized to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in the state as set forth in the Illinois Medical Practice Act, ILCS Ch. 225, Act 60, §§ 1 et seq., as the same may be from time to time amended. It is expressly provided that the piercing of ears and nipples shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. No operator shall pierce any portion of any specified anatomical areas provided as follows: human genitals, pubic regions or buttock. The piercing of any portion of one of the above specified anatomical areas, namely human genitals, pubic regions or buttock is prohibited; again this prohibition shall not apply to licensed medical doctors or doctors of osteopathic medicine, who perform body piercing while in the course of their medical practice.
(Ord. 2098, passed 11-5-2007) Penalty, see § 125.99