14-3-107. Tattooing of persons who have not reached
the age of majority; penalties; definition. (a) No person shall
knowingly place a tattoo upon or under the skin of a person who
has not reached the age of majority, except with the consent of
the person's parent or legal guardian who is present at the time
the tattoo procedure is performed upon the person. The tattooist
shall demand proof of age prior to administering a tattoo upon
the person. A motor vehicle driver's license, a registration card
issued under the federal Selective Service Act, an identification
card issued to a member of the armed forces, a valid United States
passport or an identification card issued by the department of
transportation is prima facie evidence of the age and identity
of the person. Proof that the tattooist demanded, was shown and
acted in reasonable reliance upon the information contained in
any one (1) of the above documents as identification and proof
of age is a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section.
(b) Any person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a
fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or
both. (c) As used in this section, "tattoo" means any
indelible design, letter, scroll, figure, symbol or any other
mark placed upon or under the skin with ink or colors, by the
aid of needles or other instruments.
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