As used in this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
(a) "Health Officer" means the City Health Commissioner or his authorized representative .
(b) "Certificate of inspection" means written approval from the health officer or his authorized representative that such tattooing establishment has been inspected and meets all of the terms of this chapter.
(c) "Operator" means any individual, firm, company, corporation or association that owns or operates an establishment where tattooing is performed and any individual who performs or practices the art of tattooing on the person of another.
(d) "Tattoo", "tattooed" or "tattooing" means any method of placing designs, letters, scrolls, figures, symbols or any other marks upon or under the skin with ink or any other substance resulting in the coloration of the skin by the aid of needles or any other instruments designed to touch or puncture the skin.
(Ord. 230(80-81). Passed 9-3-81.)