Full question:
If your parents are with you and sign a paper what is the legal age in Ohio to get a tattoo or a percing?
- Category: Minors
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
In Ohio, individuals under eighteen years old cannot receive tattoos or body piercings without parental consent. According to Ohio law (Ohio Rev. Code § 3730.06):
(A) A tattooing or body piercing procedure cannot be performed on a minor unless consent is given by a parent, guardian, or custodian.
(B) The consenting parent or guardian must:
1. Appear in person at the business when the procedure is done.
2. Sign a document provided by the business that explains how the procedure will be performed and how to care for the area afterward.
Additionally, businesses must be approved by the board of health and comply with safety and sanitation standards (Ohio Rev. Code § 3730.02).
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