Full question:
Yesterday I went to a tattoo studio in Pennsylvania to perform piercing my nose and eyebrows. I am a 17 year old high school student. But the tattooist did not let me do, says that minors are not allowed any body art. Is it true, am I not able to do any tattoo or piercing?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Body Art
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
In Pennsylvania, minors under 18 cannot get tattoos or body piercings without parental consent. Specifically, a tattoo artist commits an offense if they tattoo someone under 18 without the parent or guardian present and giving consent. Similarly, a body piercer cannot pierce a minor's body for cosmetic purposes without the same consent and presence of a parent or guardian. Violating these rules can result in criminal charges, classified as misdemeanors (18 Pa.C.S. § 6311).
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