(A) A physician licensed by the state under the Cal. Business and Professions Code Chapter 5 (commencing with § 2000 of Division 2) who utilizes body art activities as part of patient treatment is exempt from the registration and permitting requirements of this chapter.
(B) A person who exclusively engages in the piercing of the leading edge or earlobe of the ear shall be exempt from the permitting and registration requirements of this chapter, provided he or she does the following:
1. Performs the procedure through the use of an approved ear perforating mechanical device to force the single use stud or single use needle through the tissue of the ear; and
2. Utilizes a sterile, disposable, single use stud or single use solid needle.
(Ord. 539, passed 4-4-2006)