§ 8-183. Application for permit.

(a)

The governing body of each body art studio shall submit to the county health department an application for a permit to operate under the rules and regulations. No studio shall be operated and no tattooing/body piercing performed without such a permit which is current under these rules and regulations.

(b)

The application for permit shall be made on forms provided by the county board of health.

(c)

Each application for a permit shall be accompanied by a floor sketch of the body art studio showing windows, doors, room measurements, chairs, tables and equipment placement for clients and/or staff.

(d)

A listing of the names of all staff including the owner who will be working in the studio shall be included with the application for a permit. This listing shall include the full name of each staff person.

(e)

The ownership of the studio shall be fully disclosed in its application for a permit.

(f)

Zoning and other local requirements regarding proper location and establishment of body art studios shall be addressed by the applicant with the responsible local officials.

(Amd. of 11-18-03; Amd. of 7-1-08)