Full question:
Yesterday my neighbor's 16 year old girl had asked me to do tattooing for her as I am a trained tattooist. But I hesitated to do, she insists. Is there any restriction in New Jersey in tattooing a minor?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Body Art
- Date:
- State: New Jersey
Answer:
In New Jersey, it is illegal to tattoo a minor under the age of 18 without written permission from a parent or legal guardian. If neither exists, permission must come from someone who acts in place of a parent. Violating this law is considered a disorderly persons offense (N.J. Stat. § 2C:40-21).This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.