Use of sterile dyes . No refilling of the dye cup is permitted. No dye or ink shall be used in which needles used on another person have been dipped. No tattooing operation shall be performed using equipment that has not been cleaned and sterilized in the manner set forth in Section 8.70.040. Discarding of certain equipment .
Operators can discard the following items immediately after use in any tattooing operation.
The County Health Officer shall periodically make inspections of tattooing establishments located in the City of Huntington Beach to determine if the proprietor or operator of such establishments are complying with the provisions of this Chapter. The County shall, by annual Board Resolution, adopt health service fees to be paid by the proprietor or operator of the tattoo establishment. Such fees to be paid directly to the County Health Officer and retained by the County as reimbursement for said services related to this ordinance. Each of the following acts or omissions shall constitute a misdemeanor.