§21-841.

§21-841.
   
   It shall be unlawful for any person to tattoo or offer to tattoo any
   person. As used herein to "tattoo" means to insert pigment under the
   surface of the skin of a human being, by pricking with a needle or
   otherwise, so as to produce a permanent indelible mark or figure
   visible on the skin. Provided, however, that the provisions hereof
   shall not apply to any act of a licensed practitioner of the healing
   arts performed in the course of his practice.