Investigation of complaint allegations. The Board shall investigate
all complaints received about an establishment or practitioner where
the action or inaction complained of may violate any provision of
these regulations and other public health laws.
Notice to complainant where investigation not required. If the Board
finds that an investigation is not required because the alleged act,
practice, or failure to act is not in violation of these regulations,
the Board shall notify the complainant of this finding and the reasons
upon which the finding is based.
Notice to complainant where investigation is required. If the Board
finds that an investigation is required because the alleged act, practice,
or failure to act may be in violation of these regulations, the Board
shall notify the complainant that it is investigating the matter.
Appropriate enforcement action within discretion of Board. Upon a
finding that a provision of these regulations has been violated, the
Board may, within its discretion, take appropriate enforcement action
including issuing a notice of non-compliance; revoking, suspending,
or refusing to renew a license of a body art establishment or a permit
of a body art practitioner; and imposing a fine.
Statutory authority to impose fines. The Easton Board of Health is
authorized by MGL c. 111, § 31, to impose a fine up to a
maximum of $1,000 for violation of any reasonable health regulation.
Each day of a continuing violation shall be considered a separate
violation.
Any person who performs body art without a practitioner permit. The
Board shall consider a separate violation any body art procedure performed
by such person on a minor without the written consent and presence
of a parent or legal guardian.
Any practitioner performing tattooing, branding, or scarification
on anyone under the age of 18.
In accordance with MGL c. 40, § 21D, and the Easton
Charter, whoever violates any provision of these regulations may be
penalized by noncriminal disposition.