What is the legal age for minors to get a tattoo in California and Nevada?

Full question:

WHAT IS THE LEGAL AGE OF A MINOR IN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA TO GET A TATTOO. ARE THERE LAWS ABOUT MINORS BEING TATTOOED?

  • Category: Minors
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  • State: California

Answer:

In California, it is illegal for anyone to tattoo a person under the age of eighteen without parental consent. According to California Penal Code § 653, anyone who tattoos a minor is guilty of a misdemeanor. The law defines tattooing as inserting pigment under the skin to create a permanent mark or figure.

In Nevada, there are no specific laws prohibiting minors from receiving tattoos without parental consent.

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FAQs

No, in California, you cannot get a tattoo at 16. The law requires individuals to be at least 18 years old to receive a tattoo, even with parental consent. Tattooing a minor is considered a misdemeanor under California Penal Code § 653.