[Adopted 5-15-2018 by Order No. 18-116-01]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BODY PIERCING
The creation of an opening in the body of a human being for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration, including, but not limited to, piercing of an ear, lip, tongue, nose or eyebrow. Body piercing does not include piercing an earlobe with a disposable, single-use or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the needle or stud through the earlobe.
TATTOO
Inserting pigment under the skin of human beings by pricking with a needle or otherwise, so as to produce an indelible mark or figure visible through the skin.
No person, firm, or corporation may operate a tattoo artist establishment or body piercing establishment until such person, firm, or corporation first obtains a license for such purpose from the City. Licenses under this article shall not be issued unless the City Clerk receives affirmation from the Inspection Team that the applicant's operation meets all applicable requirements. Any person carrying out such activity without a license is in violation of these provisions. Failure to comply with any of these requirements shall be deemed a violation of this article and is adequate grounds for the denial, revocation, or suspension of a license.
License applications under this article shall be processed according to the procedures established in this article and Chapter 149, Licensing. A license may be issued after the annual fee required has been paid through the City Clerk's office. The fee for a license shall be established under Chapter 149, Licensing, § 149-1.4, Fees, of this Code for a tattoo artist or body piercing establishment.
A license application shall be made to the City Clerk on a form furnished by the City Clerk for such purpose and shall include in addition to any other required information established under Chapter 149, Licensing, a copy of a valid State of Maine license for such occupation pursuant to 32 M.R.S.A. §§ 4201 through 4301 for tattoo artists and 32 M.R.S.A. §§ 4321 through 4329 for body piercing.
In addition to those rules and regulations promulgated according to 32 M.R.S.A. §§ 4201 through 4301, no tattoo shall be administered except by conforming to all of the following:
A. 
Age. No tattoo shall be administered to any person less than 18 years old, as verified by a driver's license, liquor identification card, military identification card or other adequate record.
B. 
Notice of permanency. Before administering a tattoo, the patron shall be advised that the tattoo should be considered permanent; that it can be removed only with a surgical procedure; and that any effective removal will leave permanent scarring and disfigurement. A written cautionary notice shall be furnished to and signed by the patron.
C. 
Skin condition. The skin to be tattooed shall be free from rash, pimples, infection or recent (less than two years) scar tissue. The patron must be in apparent good health, and the skin to be tattooed generally in a healthy condition to all appearances.
D. 
Sobriety of patron. Tattoos shall not be administered to any person under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and the operator is charged with the responsibility of making reasonable observation and inquiry to assure himself that the patron is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
E. 
Food, drink, smoking, and alcoholic beverages prohibited. The consumption of food or drink and smoking is prohibited in the tattooing area. The consumption of alcoholic beverages on the tattooing premises is prohibited.
F. 
Prior jaundice or hepatitis. The patron shall be asked, before the operation, whether he has had jaundice or hepatitis. If the answer is in the affirmative, the tattoo operation shall not be performed.
G. 
Record; form. The tattoo establishment shall keep a permanent record of all patrons tattooed, stating name, age, address, date of tattoo, operator's name, place where tattooed, and a description of the design of the tattoo. Such records shall be made available to any City official upon request, and shall be in the following form, which shall be signed by the patron and the tattoo artist:
Date:
__________
I, the undersigned, realize that a tattoo is permanent; that it can be removed only with a surgical procedure; and that any effective removal will leave permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Name:
__________
Address:
__________
Date of Birth:
__________
Have you had jaundice or hepatitis within the last two years?
Yes _____
No _____
Patron's Signature:
__________
Description of tattoo:
__________
Area of body:
__________
Tattoo Artist's Signature:
__________