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GEORGIA STATE LAWS ON TATTOOING AND PIERCING OF MINORS
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TATTOOING A MINOR
CODE
SECTION 16-5-71.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person
to tattoo the body of any person under the age of 18, except that a physician or osteopath licensed under Chapter 34 of Title
43, or a technician acting under the direct supervision of such licensed physician or osteopath, and in compliance with Chapter
9 of Title 31 shall be authorized to mark or color the skin of any person under the age of 18 by pricking in coloring matter
or by producing scars for medical or cosmetic purposes.
(b)
Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
rev. 12/03/01
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PIERCING A MINOR CODE SECTION 16-5-71.1
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to pierce
the body, with the exception of the ear lobes, of any person under the age of 18 for the purpose of allowing the insertion
of earrings, jewelry, or similar objects into the body, unless the prior written consent of a custodial parent or guardian
of such minor is obtained; provided, however, that the prohibition contained in this subsection shall not apply if:
(1) Such person has been furnished with proper identification showing that the
individual is 18 years of age or older; and
(2) The person reasonably believes such minor to be 18 years
of age or older.
(b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor.
rev. 12/03/01
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TATTOOING WITHOUT A PERMIT
CODE SECTION
31-40-7
Any person, firm, or corporation
operating a tattoo studio without a valid permit or performing tattooing outside of a licensed tattoo studio shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor.
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