For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BODY PIERCING. The placing of a permanent or temporary foreign object in a person's body, such as ears, nose, lips, genitals, nipples, or parts thereof, for a decorative or other nonmedical purpose by a person not directly under the supervision of a licensed physician as defined by SDCL § 36-4-11.
BODY PIERCING AREA, within a body piercing establishment, the immediate vicinity where body piercing is performed.
BODY PIERCING ARTIST. A person engaged in the practice of body piercing.
BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENT. The building or structure where body piercing is practiced.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE. A disease, which is capable of being transmitted from person to person.
DEPARTMENT. The State Department of Health.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE. An infection, which is capable of being transmitted from person to person.
INSPECTION FEE. The amount established by the State Health Department for required inspections.
MINOR. A person who is under the age of 18 years.
PATRON. A person who receives a tattoo and/or body piercing.
TATTOO ARTIST. A person engaged in the practice of tattooing.
TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT. A building 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 AREA. Within a tattoo establishment, the immediate vicinity where tattooing is performed.
(1975 Code, § 26-1) (Ord. 1246, passed 12-6-2010)