A. Body art is becoming prevalent and popular in the city.

B. Injuries, infections and occasional transmission of diseases such as hepatitis, HIV, or other communicable diseases are occurring as a result of improper body art or aftercare procedures.

C. The general law as found in A.R.S. Section 13-3721 makes certain body art practices unlawful but does not regulate or license body art establishments, and there are no state regulations governing body art licensing or sanitation practices. The city is committed to requiring a license for a body art establishment and body art operators as the most effective means of administering and regulating a public health program with sanitation standards, training requirements, and client education and disclosure.

D. It is the mission of the city to prevent disease and to provide a healthful environment for all citizens of the city. This chapter is therefore directed to the licensing and enforcement of body art regulations. [Code 2006 § 9-5-1. Ord. 2003-01, 1-14-2003].