(a) An applicant for a license to operate a tattooing establishment shall first obtain a certificate of inspection from the Health Commissioner, indicating that the establishment has been inspected and is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The Health Commissioner may conduct periodic inspections of any tattooing establishment for the purpose of determining whether or not the establishment and the persons performing the art of tattooing therein are in compliance with all applicable health provisions contained within this chapter and other pertinent ordinances. No operator of a tattooing establishment or other person shall willfully prevent or restrain the Health Commissioner from entering any licensed establishment where tattooing is being performed for the purpose of inspecting the premises, after proper identification is presented to the operator. After completion of inspection, the health inspector may revoke the license for noncompliance with any of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 14-92, passed 7-6-1992)