The following terms, as used in this chapter, shall mean:
BODY ART
The practice of physical body adornment using the following
techniques, but does not include ear piercing:
BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT
Any place or premises, whether public or private, temporary,
or permanent in nature or location, where the practices of body art,
whether or not for profit, are performed.
BODY PIERCING
Puncturing or penetration of the skin of a person using pre-sterilized
single use needles and the insertion of pre-sterilized or disinfected
jewelry or other adornment thereto in the opening. Body piercing shall
not include ear piercing as defined in this chapter.
EAR PIERCING
The puncturing of the ear lobe and the trailing edge of the
ear using a presterilized single-use, stud-and-clasp ear-piercing
system following the manufacturer's instructions.
HEALTH AUTHORITY
A registered environmental health specialist or Health Officer
representing the Department of a local health agency with jurisdiction.
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
A physician or physician assistant licensed by the State
of New Jersey pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes who is
acting within the licensee's applicable scope of practice, as
determined by the applicable licensing board.
IMPLANT
Any object implanted fully under the skin.
MICROBLADING
A permanent cosmetics procedure as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:27-1.1
et seq., or as the same may be from time to time amended and supplemented.
PERMANENT COSMETICS
The micropigmentation or intradermal implanting of inert
pigments, colors, and/or dyes, which results in permanent alteration
of tissue to gain a cosmetic effect as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:27-1.1
et seq., or as the same may be from time to time amended and supplemented.
TATTOOING
Any method of placing ink or other inert pigment into or
under the skin or mucosa by the aid of needles or any other instrument
used to puncture the skin, resulting in permanent coloration of the
skin or mucosa. This includes all forms of permanent cosmetics.
A person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be
liable to a penalty of not less than $500 for the first violation,
not less than $1,000 for the second violation, and not less than $1,500
for the third and each subsequent violation.
The Borough of Madison Health Department adopts by reference the provisions of Title 8, Health, Chapter
27, Body Art and Ear-Piercing Facility, as if set forth herein and made a part of the enforcing authority hereof.