National City Municipal Code Ch. 9.54 Tattooing

It is in the public interest and welfare that any person engaging in the business of tattooing be required to meet certain minimal standards and that the business be regulated for the health and safety of the general public.

(Ord. 2144 § 2 (part), 1998)

A. The city council adopts the provisions of Title 6, Division 6, Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 66.301) of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, as now in effect or as may hereafter be amended, as the regulatory provisions applicable to tattoo artists, tattoo parlors and mobile tattoo vehicles within the city of National City. A copy of those provisions is on file in the office of the city clerk.

B. It is unlawful for any person to operate a tattoo parlor, mobile tattoo vehicle or as a tattoo artist in the city without a permit issued pursuant to the provisions adopted in Section 9.54.020(A).

(Ord. 2144 § 2 (part), 1998)

A. The enforcement and administration of this chapter remains under the primary jurisdiction of the San Diego County health officer and violations may be cited as violations of the applicable provisions of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, or as a violation of Section 9.54.020(B)

B. The chief of police may exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the county health officer in administering this Chapter 9.54.

(Ord. 2144 § 2 (part), 1998)

Applicants shall pay regulatory fees imposed by the county of San Diego for licensing, in addition to any business taxes required by Chapter 6.04. The finance director shall coordinate collection of such fees with the cognizant officers.

(Ord. 2144 § 2 (part), 1998)