ELECTROLYSIS

Hollywood, Fla., City Code tit. XI, ch. 127, pt. ELECTROLYSIS

in effect

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 127.050 DEFINITIONS.

§ 127.050 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. ELECTROLOGIST. Any person who removes hair from or destroys hair on the human body by the use of an electric needle. ELECTROLYSIS. The practice of removing surplus hair from any part of the human body by the application of electric current to the hair papilla by means of a needle or needles to cause decomposition of hair papilla. ('72 Code, § 19-89) (Ord. 945, passed - - )

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 127.051 PERMIT REQUIRED.

§ 127.051 PERMIT REQUIRED. It shall be unlawful for any person in the city to practice or engage in the practice of electrolysis as an electrologist, with or without financial or other compensation therefor, unless such person has obtained from the City Clerk, a permit to engage in such practice. ('72 Code, § 19-90) (Ord. 945, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 127.999

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 127.052 APPLICATION PROCEDURE.

§ 127.052 APPLICATION PROCEDURE. (A) Application for the permit required by § 127.051 shall be made in writing to the City Clerk; however, no application shall be accepted from any person who is less than 16 years old. (B) The application shall be accompanied by the following: (1) Medical certificate issued not more than ten days prior to the date of the filing of the application, indicating that the applicant is in good health and free from any communicable disease. (2) Hollywood police identification civilian registration number. (3) Evidence, by diploma, certificate, or affidavit, that the applicant has received at least 400 hours of practical training and experience in the practice of electrolysis, extending over a period of not less than six months, either in a school in which the subject is taught, or under the personal supervision of a licensed electrologist who has practiced not less than five years. (4) Evidence that the applicant has complied with the liability insurance requirement of this subchapter. ('72 Code, § 19-91) (Ord. 945, passed - - ; Am. Ord. O-88-17; passed 4-6-88)

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 127.053 ISSUANCE; TERM; RENEWAL.

§ 127.053 ISSUANCE; TERM; RENEWAL. Upon receipt of an application, the Department of Financial Services shall issue a permit to the applicant which shall expire each year on September 30th, but which may be renewed by the Department of Financial Services as a matter of course, upon payment by the applicant of the local business tax provided for in § 110.40, accompanied by a medical certificate and evidence of the maintenance of the public liability insurance required by this subchapter. (‘72 Code, § 19-92) (Ord. 945, passed - - ; Am. Ord. O-2007-07, passed 4-18-07)

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 127.054 LIABILITY INSURANCE.

§ 127.054 LIABILITY INSURANCE. (A) No permit shall be issued to any person unless that person has procured a public liability insurance policy, approved by the City Attorney, insuring such person against loss from liability caused by malpractice or other negligence arising out the practice of electrolysis, in the amount of $5,000 for bodily injury or death to one person, and $10,000 for bodily injury or death to more than one person. (B) The permittee shall maintain such insurance in full force and effect during the time that the person is engaged in the practice of electrolysis in the city. ('72 Code, § 19-93) (Ord. 945, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 127.999

Source: City of Hollywood, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Land Development Regulations (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/hollywood/latest/hollywood_fl/0-0-0-44709Fetched: 11/8/2026