For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE. A disease which is capable of being transmitted from person to person.
DEPARTMENT. The city department of health.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE. An infection which is capable of being transmitted from person to person.
MICROBLADING. To create small cuts or punctures in the skin that are then filled in with ink to partially or fully simulate natural hair.
MINOR. A person who is under the age of 18 years.
PATRON. A person who receives a tattoo.
PERMANENT TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT. A building where tattooing is practiced on a year- round basis.
TATTOO ARTIST. A person engaged in the practice of tattooing.
TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT. The building or structure where tattooing is practiced.
TATTOOING. To puncture the skin of a person with a needle and insert indelible permanent colors through the puncture to leave permanent marks or designs. TATTOOING includes MICROBLADING.
TATTOOING AREA. A tattoo establishment, the immediate vicinity where tattooing is performed.
TEMPORARY TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT. A building or structure where tattooing is practiced for not more than 30 days.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-1) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993; Ord. 128-19, passed 12-17-2019)