A. Prior to performing body art on a client, the operator must obtain a written statement from the client concerning whether the client falls within one or more of the following risk group categories (to protect confidentially, the client must not be asked to specify the risk group):

1. History of jaundice or hepatitis;

2. History of AIDS, positive HIV Test;

3. History of skin disease or skin cancer at the site of service;

4. History of allergies or anaphylactic reaction to pigments, dyes or other sensitivities;

5. History of hemophilia;

6. Use of medication such as anticoagulants which thin the blood (interfere with blood clotting).

B. The operator must require the client to disclose in writing any other known medical condition or history that would influence or impair the healing process.

C. The client shall sign a written statement, witnessed and also signed by the operator, stating that the information obtained pursuant to subsections A and B of this section is true and complete.

D. The operator shall keep records of all body art procedures administered which records shall include the operator’s name and the date and time the body art procedure(s) were performed. All client records shall be retained for a minimum of three years and made available to the department upon request. (Ord. 1708-2002 § 2(part), 2002).