§ 8-146. Same—Cleanliness of operator

(a) No operator shall perform a tattooing operation with unclean hands. For purpose of this paragraph, hands shall not be considered clean unless they have been thoroughly washed with soap from a single service dispenser and warm water vigorously rubbing all surfaces of lathered hands for at least ten (10) seconds, followed by thorough rinsing under a stream of water. Hands shall be dried using single service towels from a dispenser or hot air blower. If a liquid soap is used, the dispenser shall be cleaned and filled with fresh soap when empty.

(b) Tattoo operators shall wear protective gloves while handling needles or blades, or doing any procedure that may cause bleeding. Gloves shall be discarded between each customer.

(Ord. No. 97-16, § 1, 6-2-97)