65-1953

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH
Article 19.--LICENSURE OF ENTITIES BYSTATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY

65-1953. Same; performance of body piercing or tattooing on persons under 18, written and notarized consent; penalties.

No person shall perform body piercing or tattooing on or to any person under 18 years of age without the prior written and notarized consent of the parent or court appointed guardian of such person and the person giving such consent must be present during the body piercing or tattooing procedure. The written permission and a copy of the letters of guardianship when such permission is given is granted by a guardian, shall be retained by the person administering such body piercing or tattooing for a period of five years. Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.

History: L. 1996, ch. 138, § 14; L. 2001, ch. 193, § 5; May 24.