Georgia Tattoos and Piercings
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| Georgia Tattoos and Piercings | |
|---|---|
| State: Georgia | |
| Law: Tattoos and Piercings | |
| Info: Tattoos and Piercings Info | |
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| Consent Age for Medical Procedures | |
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| Driving Age | |
| Emancipation Law | |
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| Tattoos and Piercings | |
| Voting Age |
Summary:
You must be 18 years or older to get a tattoo and to get a body piercing. If your parent is present or if you have your written consent from your parents, you are able to get a body piercing.
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Full Text:
§ 16-5-71. Tattooing
(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.
§ 16-5-71.1. Piercing of the body
(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:
