[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Wrightstown by Ord. No. 1991-1 (Chapter XVIII of the Revised General Ordinances); amended in its entirety 11-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-09.[1] Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also changed the chapter title from "Tattoo Parlors" to "Body Art Establishments."
The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of the State Sanitary Code, N.J.S.A. 26:1A-7, et seq., and the state regulations relating to Body Art Procedures, N.J.A.C. 8:27-1.1, et seq. This chapter shall be entitled "Body Art Establishments."
The definitions set forth in N.J.A.C. 8:27-1.3 and any amendments thereto are incorporated herein by this reference. Such definitions are supplemented as follows:
ACT
The State Sanitary Code, N.J.S.A. 26:1A-7, et seq., and any amendments thereto.
HEALTH AUTHORITY
The Burlington County Board of Health.
RULES
State regulations relating to Body Art Procedures, N.J.A.C. 8:27-1.1, et seq. and any amendments thereto.
No person, firm or corporation shall operate any body art establishment or utilize any premises in the Borough of Wrightstown as or for a body art establishment unless or until such person, firm or corporation has complied with the provisions of the Act and the Rules and has obtained a license or other form of authorization from the Health Authority and the Zoning Officer.
A. 
All licenses shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance.
B. 
Licensees may renew their licenses prior to expiration by filing a new application with the Health Authority in the manner prescribed in the Rules.
A. 
The Health Authority and its designees are authorized to conduct random inspections of every body art establishment granted a license under the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of this chapter are being complied with. Such inspections shall be unannounced but shall be made at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner. It shall be unlawful for any licensee or employee of the licensee to fail to allow such inspection officer access to the premises or to hinder such officer in any manner.
B. 
The operator shall permit access to all parts of the establishment and all pertinent records required for the inspection shall be made available to the health authority representative for review.