Full question:
We want to look different for the coming school day events. So my friend put forward an idea to perform certain body arts. We approached a tattooist for body piercing and tattoo. But he denied our requirement, saying that as we are only 15 years we need our parents’ permission for the procedure. We reside in Oklahoma and how can we push on to do the body art?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Body Art
- Date:
- State: Oklahoma
Answer:
In Oklahoma, individuals under eighteen years old cannot receive tattoos or body piercings without parental consent. Specifically, a parent or legal guardian must provide written consent and be present during the procedure (21 Okl. St. § 842.1). This law prohibits any tattooing or body piercing on minors unless these conditions are met.
The law defines:
- Body piercing: Creating an opening in the body for jewelry, excluding ear piercing.
- Tattooing: Making a permanent mark on the skin using needles or similar equipment.
Violating these regulations can result in penalties, including fines or imprisonment.
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