§ 34-839. After body art application.

(a)

Tattoo washed The completed tattoo shall be washed with a single use towel saturated with an antimicrobial solution.

(b)

Antibacterial ointment. After the tattoo has dried, the body artist shall apply a layer of antibacterial ointment or other approved product from a single use packet, collapsible plastic tube, or apply from a bulk container in a sanitary manner using a single use dispenser.

(c)

Bandage or dressing. The body artist shall then apply a bandage or dressing to the tattoo using a sealed non-sticking pad or wrap.

(d)

Instructions. Verbal and written instructions, approved by the department for the care of the body art procedure site, shall be provided to each client or the client's legal parent, custodian, or guardian, by the body artist upon completion of the procedure. Written instructions, including the name, address and phone number of the establishment, shall be provided advising the client or the client's legal parent, custodian, or guardian, to consult a physician at the first sign of infection. These documents shall be signed and dated by the client or the client's legal parent, custodian, or guardian, and body artist, with a copy given to the client or the client's legal parent, custodian, or guardian, and the body artist retaining the original with all other required records.

(e)

Complaint filing. The name, address and phone number of the department shall be posted in public view in the body art establishment along with the procedure for filing a complaint. A copy of the notice for filing a complaint shall be included in the establishment application packet.

(Ord. No. 14-0057, Exh. 2, 1-22-14)