§ 8-172. Dyes and pigments.  


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  • (a)

    All dyes and pigments used in tattooing shall be from professional suppliers specifically providing dyes and/or pigments for the tattooing of human skin.

    (b)

    In preparing dyes or pigments to be used by a tattoo artist, only nontoxic sterile materials shall be used. Single-use or individual portions of dyes or pigments in clean, sterilized individual containers or single-use containers shall be used for each patron.

    (c)

    After tattooing, the remaining unused dye or pigment in the single-use or individual containers shall be discarded along with the container.

(Amd. of 11-18-03)