14. Prohibitions
14.1 Performing a body art procedure is prohibited on any minor without the written consent of that person’s parent or legal guardian. That consent is required to be given in person to the body artist by the parent or legal guardian before the body artist may perform the body art procedure. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must present identification to the body artist and the body artist must retain a copy of the identification for their records. The parent or legal guardian must be present in the procedure area at the time of the procedure. 1. Body artists are not allowed to perform genital or nipple piercings on individuals under 18 years of age, even with parental consent. 2. Videotaping, photographing, or other recording, to include but not limited to live social media streaming, of body art, whether during or after the procedure, is prohibited without the client’s consent. If the client is a minor, consent from the parent or legal guardian is also required.
14.2 Convicted sex offenders shall not be permitted to practice as body artists without the supervision of another worker.
14.3 It is prohibited to perform body art on a person who, at the discretion of the artist, is visibly impaired.
14.4 It is prohibited to perform body art while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
14.5 It is prohibited to operate as a body art establishment or body artist without first obtaining all necessary licenses and approvals from the Department.
14.6 It is prohibited to obtain or attempt to obtain any body art establishment or body artist license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment.
15. Enforcement
15.1 The Department is responsible for developing and implementing a system of citations, suspension, revocation, reinstatement, and penalties, that may include fines, civil charges, and criminal charges based on the severity of violations of this Code.
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