(A) Every person desiring to provide the services described in § 122.01 shall make application to the Department of Police Services for the city.
(B) Every applicant shall provide the following:
(1) If the applicant is a corporation or partnership, it shall designate one of its officers or general partners to act as its responsible managing officer, and such person shall complete and sign all application forms required by the city.
(2) If the applicant is a partnership, there shall be submitted a copy of any partnership agreement, which shall be certified by the responsible managing officer.
(3) If the applicant is a limited partnership, there shall be submitted a copy of the limited partnership agreement, if any, and the certificate of limited partnership as filed with the County Clerk, which documents shall be certified by the responsible officer.
(4) If the applicant is a corporation, or a partner of any partnership is a corporation, the name of the corporation shall be set forth exactly as shown in the Articles of Incorporation, and there shall be submitted a certified copy of the Article of Incorporation, together with any authorizations to issue or transfer stock, as well as proof that said corporation is in good standing, and, if a foreign corporation, duly authorized to transact business in the state.
(5) The exact name, including any fictitious name, if applicable, under which the business is to be operated.
(6) A description of service or services to be provided, the address of the proposed location, and the facilities thereof.
(7) A description of any other business to be operated on the same premises or on adjoining premises owned or controlled by the applicant.
(8) The names and residence addresses of all tattoo artists who are or will be employed, or acting as independent contractors in the tattoo parlor.
(9) The tattoo or similar business license history of the applicant; whether such person, in previously operating in this or another city or state, has had a business license or license revoked or suspended, the reason thereof, and the business activity or occupation subsequent to such action of suspension or revocation.
(10) Every applicant for a license, whether an individual or combination of individuals, and each partner or limited partner of an applicant, if a partnership applicant, and every officer, director, and each stockholder holding five percent or more of the stock of a corporate applicant, shall furnish the following information:
(a) The full name, date of birth, current residence and business address, and telephone numbers.
(b) California driver's license number or California identification number and Social Security number, if any.
(c) Any other names or aliases, including nicknames, used within five years immediately prior to the date of filing for the application.
(d) Each residence and business address for the five years immediately prior to the date of filing for the application, and the inclusive dates of each address.
(e) Written proof that each individual is at least 18 years of age.
(f) Height, weight, sex, age, color of eyes and hair, photograph and finger and thumb prints. Photographs shall be two inches by two inches showing the head and shoulders in a clear manner and shall have been taken within 60 days prior to the filing of the application.
(g) The tattoo or similar business license or license history of each individual; whether such individual, in previously operating in this or any other city or state has had a business license or license revoked or suspended, the reason thereof, and the business activity or occupation subsequent to such action of suspension or revocation.
(h) The name and address of any tattoo business or other establishment currently owned or operated by such individual wherein the business of tattooing is conducted.
(i) Any conviction, forfeiture of bond, or plea of nolo contendere upon any criminal violation or city ordinance violation (except any minor traffic violations), within a five year period, and, if so, the place and court in which such conviction, plea or forfeiture was heard, the specific charge, and the sentence imposed as a result thereof.
(j) The names, current addresses, and written statements of at least two reliable property owners of the county who will certify as to such individual's good character or business responsibility; or in lieu of such references, such other available evidence as to the good character or business responsibility of such individual as will enable the investigator to properly evaluate such character or business responsibility.
(k) The names and addresses of the record owner and lessor of the real property upon or in which the tattooing establishment is to be conducted, and a copy of the lease or rental agreement. If the applicant is not the legal owner of the property, the application must be accompanied by a notarized acknowledgement from the record owner of the property that a tattooing establishment will be located on said property.
(l) Authorization for the city, its agent and employees, to seek information and conduct an investigation into the truth of the statements set forth in the application and the qualifications of the applicant for the license.
(m) Such other identification and information as may be necessary to verify the truth of the matters herein above specified as required to be set forth in the application.
(Ord. 870, passed 6-13-96)