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<br />If <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Article 15. Tattoo, Body Piercing, Permanent Cosmetic Mili Up, Body Branding, and Body <br />Painting Establishments <br /> <br />Sec. 15-601. Purpose. <br /> <br />The purpose oftbis Article is 1:0 regulate the business of tattooing, permanent cosmetic make up, body <br />piercing, body branding, or body painting in order to prevent the transmission of disease and protect the <br />health and welfare of the general public. The City Council finds that the experience of other cities indicates <br />that there is a connection between body piercing and disease transmission and other health problems. The <br />City Council finds that stringent regulations governing tattooing can minimize the disease risk and therefore <br />protect the general health and welfare of the community. (Ord. No. 675, 10-24-00; Code of2001) <br /> <br />Sec. 15-602. Defmitions. The definitions in this Section shall apply when these words and phrases are <br />used in this Article. (Ord. No. 675, 10-24-00; Code of2001) <br /> <br />(1) Body Piercing. Any method of puncturing the skin of a person by the aid of needles or other <br />instruments designed or used to puncture the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other objects in or <br />through the human body. <br /> <br />(2) Body Branding. Impressing or burning a mark or figure on the skin of a person with a hot object or <br />flame. <br /> <br />(3) Body Painting. Any method of application of coloring agents to create a permanent color to the skiJ:i. <br /> <br />(4) Clean. The absence of dirt, grease, rubbish, garbage odor and other offensive, unsightly, or extraneous <br />matter. <br /> <br />(5) Good Repair. Free of corrosion, breaks, cracks, chips, pitting, excessive wear and tear, leaks, <br />obstructions, and similar defects so as to constitute a good and sound condition. <br /> <br />(6) Enforcement Officer. The City health authority or other designee of the City Manager. <br /> <br />(7) Issuing Authority. The City Council. <br /> <br />(8) Tattooing. The marking of the skin ofa person by insertion of permanent colors by introducing them <br />through puncture of the skin. (Ord. No. 675, 10-24-00; Code of2001) <br /> <br />15-62 <br />