[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health of the Borough of Madison 6-3-2024 by Ord. No. BH-2024-1. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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:
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Body piercing;
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Tattooing; and
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Permanent cosmetics.
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. 
No person, firm or corporation shall operate any establishment or utilize any premises in the Borough of Madison for the purpose of body piercing, permanent cosmetics, microblading, or introducing implants. This prohibition shall not apply to licensed healthcare practitioners who offer such procedures within a medical office or facility and within the scope of practice as determined by the applicable licensing board and Health Authority.
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No person, firm, or corporation shall operate a temporary establishment as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:26-1.1 et seq. in the Borough of Madison for the purpose of body piercing, ear piercing, permanent cosmetics, microblading, or introducing implants. This prohibition shall not apply to licensed healthcare practitioners who offer such procedures within a medical office or facility and within the scope of practice as determined by the applicable licensing board and Health Authority.
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No person, firm, or corporation shall operate any establishment or utilize any premises in the Borough of Madison for the purpose of ear piercing without first applying for and obtaining a license from the Borough Health Department.
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Applications for initial licenses and renewal thereafter shall be made on forms promulgated by the Borough Health Department and shall include all applicable documentation required by N.J.A.C. 8:27, or as the same may be from time to time amended and supplemented.
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Licenses shall be valid from January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year and shall be renewed annually upon payment of the required fee and after inspection.
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No license shall be issued without the establishment having been inspected for compliance with this chapter and all applicable provisions N.J.A.C. 8:27, or as the same may be from time to time amended and supplemented.
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Licenses shall be displayed in a conspicuous place and unobstructed near the establishment's public entrance, where it may be readily viewable by all patrons.
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Licenses granted under this chapter shall only be valid for the licensee to whom it was granted and shall not be transferable.
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Licenses granted under this chapter shall only be valid for the premises for which it was issued and shall not be transferable to another premises.
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At least one hand sink with hot and cold running water under pressure, and equipped with wrist, foot, or sensor-operated controls and supplied with liquid soap and disposable paper towels shall be readily accessible and operational in the area or room where ear piercing will be performed. All hand sinks shall conform with the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.[1]
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.
B. 
No ear piercing shall be done on a skin surface that has a rash, pimples, boils, infections, scar tissue or manifests any evidence of unhealthy conditions.
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The ear-piercing work area or room shall be physically separate from the customer area so as to prevent the entry of patrons or other persons other than employees, the individual undergoing ear piercing, or adults accompanying minors undergoing ear piercing.
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Smoking, eating, or drinking by anyone shall be prohibited in the ear-piercing work area or room.
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All floors and walls shall be made of smooth, nonabsorbent, and nonporous material that is easily cleanable in the ear-piercing work area or room.
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Furniture used for ear piercing procedures shall be of nonporous materials and cleaned and sanitized after each use.
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Controls shall be used to minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, roaches, and other vermin. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the breeding, harborage, or feeding of vermin.
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No live animals shall be kept or allowed in the area where ear piercing is conducted. An exception shall be made for service animals, which shall be permitted for the purpose of accompanying disabled persons.
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No licensee shall perform renovations or alterations to a licensed premises without first having submitted plans and specifications to and having received written approval from the Borough of Madison Health Department.
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The Health Officer or her/his designee may revoke licenses issued under this chapter at any time and summarily order the licensed establishment closed when, in the opinion of the Health Officer or her/his designee, such action is necessary to abate an existing or threatened menace to public health, violation of this chapter or N.J.A.C. 8:27-1 et seq.
B. 
Immediate closure shall be in addition to and shall supplement any other penalty or remedy that may be authorized by N.J.A.C. 8:27-1.1 et seq., or as the same may be from time to time amended and supplemented.
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The licensee shall be entitled to a hearing before the Board of Health for the purpose of seeking reinstatement of a revoked license. Written notice of the time and place of such a hearing shall be served upon the licensee at least three days prior to the date set for such hearing. Notice may be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be notified or be deposited in the United States Post Office in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to such person to be notified at the business address for such license.
D. 
At the hearing and before the Board of Health, the licensee shall have an opportunity to answer and may thereafter be heard, and upon due consideration and deliberation by the Board of Health, the complaint may be dismissed, or if the Board of Health concludes that the charges have been sustained and substantiated, it may deny reinstatement of the license and stipulate the conditions required for reinstatement of the license.
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Enforcement authority for this chapter shall be by the Borough Health Officer or her/his designee.
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The Health Officer or designee shall, after giving proper identification, inspect any matter, thing, premises, place, person, record, vehicle, incident, or event as necessary to execute his or her official duties in a manner prescribed by law.
C. 
Refusal to allow an inspection shall be a violation of this chapter.
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.