§ 8-186. Enforcement and penalties.

(a)

Enforcement of these rules and regulations shall be in accordance with O.C.G.A. ch. 31-5.

(b)

No person shall engage in tattooing/body piercing except in a licensed studio. All tattoo artists must have an operator permit. No tattoo studio shall be operated without a permit. Failure or refusal to file an application for a permit shall constitute a violation of O.C.G.A. ch. 31-40.

(c)

The county board of health may refuse to grant a permit for the operation of any body art studio that does not fulfill the minimum requirements of these rules and regulations and may revoke a permit which has been issued and invoke other sanctions if a studio violates any of these rules and regulations. Before any order is entered refusing a permit applied for or revoking a permit, the applicant or permit holder shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing before the county board as provided in O.C.G.A. ch. 31-5, art. 1. The notice of refusal or revocation shall contain directions on how a hearing may be requested.

(d)

The county board of health is empowered to institute appropriate proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of enjoining violation of any applicable provision of O.C.G.A. tit. 31, or of the rules and regulations.

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