The tattoo can only be done by doctors or registered nurses and technicians working under the supervision of a doctor. [19] (d) Desks and chairs or benches must be provided for each tattoo artist. The surface of all tables and chairs or work benches should be made of a smooth, lightweight, non-absorbent, corrosion-resistant and easily disinfectable material. Work tables and chairs or benches should be disinfected with germicidal solution after each tattoo. All tattoo studios existing at the time the by-law comes into force are exempt from the required work table colour. It is possible for minors to get tattooed in some states, but it is a long-term commitment that must be taken seriously. This is not a process that should be rushed or conducted illegally, especially by minors. For legal clarifications, it is advisable to contact the desired tattoo studio directly. The tattoo industry in the state of Kansas is governed by the 2019-2020 Kansas State Legislature, namely Section 19.
– Approval of facilities by the State Council of Cosmetology: Kan. Stat. ann. §65-1940 to 65-1954 Tattoo, Body Piercing and Cosmetic Tattoo states that for any person, including a tattoo artist, cosmetic tattoo artist or piercer, legally perform a tattoo, cosmetic tattoo or body piercing on another person, display a sign or otherwise advertise or pretend, to be a tattoo artist, cosmetic tattoo artist or piercer, this person must hold a valid license issued by the State Council of Cosmetology. A violation of this requirement is a non-personal Class A offense. In addition, the DC Act states that all body art procedures performed on minors under the age of 18 are illegal, with the exception of ear piercing, but only if performed using a pre-sterilized, mechanized disposable plug and an ear-closing gun. So why does the government care about the age at which a person gets a tattoo? If you want to know the legal age legislation for tattooing in your state, follow these instructions: No. Texas has specific laws that deal with the age at which someone can get a tattoo.
Section 146.012 of the Texas Health and Safety Code begins with the general rule – a tattoo artist cannot tattoo “a person under the age of 18.” N.M. Administrative Code 16.36.2 ff. establishes training and licensing requirements for tattoos, piercing, scarification and other forms of body art. All establishments must be licensed. Starting at 1. In January 2013, anyone who operates an unlicensed tattoo centre will be subject to administrative penalties. The tattoo industry in Georgia is subject to the Georgian Code: Articles 31-40-1 to 31-40-10 of the Code of Georgia regulate the operation of tattoo studios: “It is illegal for any person to operate a tattoo parlor without first obtaining a valid permit for such a studio. These permits are issued by the County Board of Health or its duly authorized representative under the supervision and direction of the Department of Community Health, but if the County Board of Health is not active, the permit is issued by the Department.
An authorization is valid until it is suspended or revoked and is not transferable to the person or place. Minors may be tattooed with parent/guardian consent to mask an existing tattoo that has offensive, gang-related, or drug-related content, or “other words, symbols, or marks that the person`s parent or guardian believes is in the person`s best interest.”[99] Some states have specific rules for the types of piercings. While ear piercing may be legal for a minor, tongue piercing may require parental consent. General. Law chap. 112, §2 – requires that a tattoo be performed by a qualified doctor. Anyone under the age of 18 is considered a minor and tattooing of minors is strictly regulated. So, how old do you have to be to get a tattoo? For all states in the United States, the minimum age is 18.
The legal age in the UK, Canada and Australia is also 18. In some cases, you may be able to get one under the age of 18 with parental consent, but that depends on the state. www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/environmental-health/el/site-files/handouts/tattoo-questions.pdf So what does all this mean? Basically, if the child does not have tattoos, the child must wait until they are 18 to get tattooed, even if one of the parents accepts the tattoo before the child reaches the age of 18. However, let`s say a 16-year-old gets his girlfriend`s name tattooed without permission (as one of the many examples of tattooing that reasonable minds probably don`t think is a good idea for a 16-year-old), the child can probably have this tattoo covered with parental consent. A person under the age of 18 commits a criminal offence (Class B offence) if he falsely states that he or she is over 18 years of age in order to be tattooed. Most tattoo artists reject anyone under the age of 15, regardless of their consent. In Rhode Island, Title 23 of Chapter 23-1, Health and Safety of Section 23-1-39 of the Department of Health, prescribes the minimum requirements that tattoo artists and tattoo shops must meet with respect to the hygiene of premises and the sterilization of instruments. A parent or guardian must agree in writing to a minor for a tattoo. A parent or guardian must present valid identification. Each tattoo parlor may impose additional rules such as minimum age. Many studios don`t tattoo anyone under the age of 16 for a variety of reasons.
In addition, many studios may require the consent of BOTH parents and one or both parents present at the tattoo. Fig. Rev. Stat. 720 §5/12C-35 – this law makes it a Class A offence to any person who is not authorized to practice medicine to perform a tattoo or offer it to a minor under 18 years of age. Allowing a person under the age of 18 to remain in the premises where tattoos are performed is also a Class A offence if the minor`s parents or guardians are not present. Bourgeois/local governments have the power to regulate tattoo and piercing facilities. [115] Stores often ask for identification and verify your age if you look under 18. It is illegal to tattoo minors even if they have parental consent. However, in Western Australia, it is legal to get a tattoo if you are 16 or older and have written parental consent. Ga. Code § 16-12-5 makes tattooing within an inch of the eye socket illegal.