Chapter 8.56 — LOS ANGELES COUNTY BODY ART REGULATIONS

Sections:

• 8.56.010 Incorporation by reference.
• 8.56.020 Definitions.
• 8.56.030 Penalty.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this code, Parts 1, 2, 5, and 7 of Chapter 11.36 of the Los Angeles County Code and Articles 1 thru 6 of Part 1 of Chapter 36 of the Los Angeles County Code Environmental Health Regulations, and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto, as the same existed on September 13, 2011 (collectively hereinafter "LA County Body Art Codes"), are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set out herein, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code: B. One copy of the LA County Body Art Codes, described in this section, has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the city clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 2011-10-1438, § 1 (part), 2011)

Whenever the term "body art establishment" is used in the LA County Body Art Codes, it shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to "Tattoo and/or Body Piercing Studio" in Section 20.04.721 of this code. (Ord. 2011-10- 1438, § 1 (part), 2011)

Violation of or failure to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter 8.56, including any provisions of any code adopted by this chapter, shall be punishable in accordance with Section 1.16.010 of this code. Alternatively, at the sole discretion of the charging officer or the city attorney, a violation may be charged as an infraction punishable in accordance with the penalties stated in paragraph (c) of Section 1.16.010 of this code. (Ord. 2011-10-1438, § 1 (part), 2011)