Title 32 §4323 – Piercing of a minor: Requires the prior written consent of a minor`s parents or guardians before a piercing procedure can be performed on a minor under the age of 18. Louisiana does not need a state tattoo license; However, you must. In the United States, there is no federal law regulating the practice of tattooing. However, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have legal laws that require a person who receives a tattoo to be at least 18 years old. This is partly due to the legal principle that a minor cannot enter into a legal contract or give informed consent to proceedings. Most states allow a person under the age of 18 to get tattooed with the permission of a parent or guardian, but some states prohibit tattooing before a certain age, regardless of permission, except for medical reasons (such as marks for radiation therapy). Ky. Section 211.760, entitled „Tattooing and piercing of a minor,“ prohibits any person from tattooing or piercing a minor unless a parent or guardian gives written and notarized consent. Iowa Code § 135.37, titled „Tattoo Establishments and Tattoo Artists,“ sets out licensing and operating requirements for tattoo artists and tattoo artists.
It also prohibits anyone from tattooing a single person under the age of 18. So why does the government care about the age at which a person gets a tattoo? N/A The codified laws §9-34-17 allow any municipality to regulate the tattoo industry by licensing tattoo artists and establishing hygiene standards, provided that these standards are as strict as those required by the Ministry of Health. Violations of Texas` tattoo and piercing law are a Class A offense, with each day of violation being considered a separate offense. [104] Wash. Rev. Code §26.28.085 prohibits tattooing a minor and makes it an administrative offense. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 §842.1 to 842.3. It is forbidden for any person to tattoo unless authorized by the State Department of Public Health.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 3730.01 through 3730.99 prohibits the operation of a tattoo business without the approval of the health authority (required under section 3730.03 of the revised code). The Ohio Code also prohibits tattooing without meeting the safety and hygiene standards of the relevant chapter as well as the rules set forth in section 3730.10 of the revised Code. It is also prohibited to tattoo invasive equipment (or parts thereof) described in section 3730.10 of the revised Code without following appropriate standards of disinfection and sterilization. It is illegal to tattoo a minor under the age of 18 without the consent of their parents/guardians/guardians. Consent is required in writing and in person at the tattoo parlor. Piercing: Piercing or even an offer to perform a piercing on a minor under the age of 18 (with the exception of emancipated minors) is illegal unless it is performed in the presence of a parent or guardian or notarized written authorization is given.by the minor`s parents or guardians.
Not applicable to ear piercing. Note: This may change as House Bill 2442 requires all tattoo parlors and body art professionals in Arizona to follow tattoo hygiene guidelines. Each site would have to complete annual blood-borne pathogen training to obtain and maintain a licence. Local health departments would also be required and authorized to inspect the premises and investigate complaints from the Arizona tattoo parlor. Arizona`s laws for tattoo artists are slightly more restrictive than those for clients. Here are some of the tattoo laws in Canada`s largest provinces: Thirty-eight states have laws that allow tattooing of minors with the informed consent of parents or for the presence of parents. However, this does not mean that a baby can simply crawl and get tattooed. Virginia Code §18.2-371.3. Tattooing and piercing of minors prohibits tattooing minors under 18 years of age, except when the tattoo is performed in the presence of the person`s parents or guardians. This also does not apply to tattoos performed under the supervision of a doctor or nurse as part of regular medical procedures. Although some parts of the country completely ban tattooing of minors (people under 18), Arizona is a great place to go if you`re a thirsty young person after your first ink session.
Before you start planning your tattoo, familiarize yourself with the regulations of the state where you want to get a tattoo. S.C. Code Ann. §44-34 The Department of Health and Environmental Control is required to establish regulations for sterilization, hygiene, and safety standards for the tattoo industry in South Carolina. Regulations must be followed by tattoo companies so that they can maintain sterile conditions and safe disposal of instruments. According to Wyoming law §14-3-107 tattooing or piercing of persons who have not yet reached the age of majority, it is prohibited to perform body piercing, scarification of marking, carving or tattooing on persons who have not yet reached the age of majority, unless a parent or guardian is present during the proceedings and has consented. The law states that the age of the person must be verified using an appropriate piece of identification. In addition, the law establishes body piercing as a form of body art and requires piercers and tattoo artists as well as permanent cosmetics stores to pay an annual fee. Section 16-5-71.1 of the Tattoo Code makes it illegal for anyone under 18 years of age to tattoo persons under 18 years of age by any person other than an osteopath or certified technician acting under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or osteopath. Mt.
Code Ann. §§50-48-101 to 110; §§50-48-201 to 209: Tattoo and piercing shops must be regulated to protect public health and safety. It is illegal to knowingly tattoo or pierce the body of a minor without the express personal consent of their parents or guardians.