Columbia Definitions ordinance (§ 11-361)

The following definitions apply to this article:

Dermagraphic technician means a person trained in the technique of applying micro insertions of natural pigments to the dermal layer of the skin.

Director means the director of health services or the designee of the director of health services.

Operator means a dermagraphic technician or tattooist.

Patron means a person being tattooed at a tattoo establishment.

Tattoo establishment means a place or facility where tattooing is performed.

Tattooing means any method of placing designs, letters, scrolls, figures, symbols or any other marks upon or under the skin with ink, natural pigments or colors, by the aid of needles or instruments.

Tattooist means a person who engages in tattooing.