§ 5.10.070. Artist license required.

A.

An artist license shall be required for any artist that performs tattooing or the application of body art. No person shall engage in the practice of tattooing or the application of body art without first having obtained and paid for a valid license from the permit official.

B.

Licensed artists shall be required to have said license and valid state-issued photographic identification in their possession and available for inspection by studio owners, clients and city officials at all times when performing tattooing or body art.

C.

The license requirements of this chapter do not apply to persons who engage only in performing ear piercing.

D.

A licensed artist shall only perform tattooing or the application of body art at a studio that has obtained a current, valid studio registration from the City of El Paso.

E.

When performing tattooing or the application of body art, an artist shall use only supplies, whether provided by the registered studio or the licensed artist, that conform to the health and safety standards required by applicable state and federal law.

(Ord. No. 17843, § 1, 7-31-2012, eff. 1-1-2013)