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|Nebraska
|18|X|X|Piercers have to save written consent forms for at least 5 years.|unprofessional conduct|??may jeopardize a piercer's license to practice
<!-- |A parent or guardian must provide written consent in person for a child in their care to get a body piercing, and they must be present for the procedure. Piercers have to save written consent forms for at least 5 years. Although there are no criminal penalties for violating this rule, it's considered unprofessional conduct--a label that may jeopardize a piercer's license to practice. -->
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|Nevada
|18|X|X (in Clark County)|state- or school-issued picture identification must be provided both by the child and their guardian, and that a photocopy of the IDs must be kept on file with all related paperwork, which should include a signed release form
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|New Hampshire
|18|X|X|Shops must maintain records of piercing minors for 7 years.
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|New Jersey
|18
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|||"disorderly persons offense"
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<!-- |It's considered a "disorderly persons offense" for a piercing artist to pierce a minor without prior written permission from a parent or legal guardian in the state of New Jersey. -->
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|New Mexico
|18
|X (e.g. Albuquerque City, hand-written and notarized; except ear piercing)
|X if no written and notarized consent has been hand-delivered
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|unregulated||||??none
<!-- |Although New Mexico is an unregulated state when it comes to body modification, specific areas have set rules regarding piercing minors. For instance, Albuquerque City Ordinance Chapter 11, Article 5 requires a parent or legal guardian's written consent before a minor in their care can be pierced. (Ear piercing is excluded from this rule.) As long as the parent or guardian has hand-delivered written and notarized consent for their child to get a specific type of piercing, they do not have to be present during the procedure. If they do stay during the procedure, the written consent does not have to be notarized. -->
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|New York
|18|X|X|Shops must keep consent forms on file for a minimum of 12 months.
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|North Carolina
|18 (except earlobes)|X
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|North Dakota
|18
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||||misdemeanor to sell tattoo or piercing equipment to a minor
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<!-- |A parent or guardian must provide written consent and be present in order for their child to be pierced in North Dakota. It's also worth noting that it's a misdemeanor to sell tattoo or piercing equipment to a minor in the state of North Dakota. -->
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|Ohio
|18|X|X
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|Oklahoma
|18
|X
|X
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|misdemeanor ||||??up to 90 days of imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000, or both
<!-- |No minor may be pierced in Oklahoma without a parent or legal guardian providing written consent and staying for the piercing procedure. Violating this rule is deemed a misdemeanor offense that is punishable by up to 90 days of imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. -->
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|Oregon
|18
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||||??If a facility fails to obtain a consent form prior to piercing a minor, though, they are violating state law and subject to disciplinary action.
<!-- |A parent or legal guardian must present a current government-issued photo ID and sign a consent form before a child under 18 who's in their care may be pierced in Oregon. However, the piercing establishment is not required to verify the authenticity of the person signing the consent form. If a facility fails to obtain a consent form prior to piercing a minor, though, they are violating state law and subject to disciplinary action. -->
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|Pennsylvania
|18
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|3rd degree misdemeanor||||??fine of $100, imprisonment for up to 3 years, or both.
<!-- |A parent or guardian must accompany a child under age 18 who wishes to get a body piercing in Pennsylvania, and they must provide written consent for the procedure in person. It's a 3rd degree misdemeanor to pierce a minor without proper parental consent and presence in Pennsylvania. Doing so may result in a fine of $100, imprisonment for up to 3 years, or both. -->
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|Rhode Island
|18
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|South Carolina
|18|not approvable|not approvable
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|South Dakota
|18
|X (required in many shops)
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|||no state-wide regulations
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<!-- |There are no state-wide regulations regarding piercing minors in South Dakota at this time, but some municipalities have set their own rules. Many shops voluntarily choose to follow the standard practice of requiring a parent or guardian to provide written consent in person before a child under the age of 18 may be pierced. -->
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|Tennessee
|18|X|X|They must also present proof of age, provide proof of guardianship or custody, and attest in writing that they are the minor's legal caretaker.|Class C misdemeanor|??imprisonment for up to 30 days or a fine of up to $50.
<!-- |Minors may be pierced if a parent or legal guardian accompanies them to the piercing establishment and signs a document explaining the procedure and proper aftercare. They must also present proof of age, provide proof of guardianship or custody, and attest in writing that they are the minor's legal caretaker. Piercing a minor whose legal caretaker hasn't taken all these measures is a Class C misdemeanor that may result in imprisonment for up to 30 days or a fine of up to $50. -->
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|Texas
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|X|The legal caretaker must provide evidence of their parental or guardian status and their consent must specify the part of the body to be pierced.
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|Utah
|18
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|A piercer has to assign a personal ID number to a client and follow all proper protocol before piercing someone s/he did not know was a minor.|Class B misdemeanor|||??civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation
<!-- |Any piercing artist who agrees to pierce a minor must have the consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian in Utah. It's a Class B misdemeanor to knowingly pierce a minor without proper consent. The owner or operator of an establishment where a minor has been unlawfully pierced is subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation. A piercer will only be found guilty of violating this rule if s/he did not assign a personal ID number to a client and follow all proper protocol before piercing someone s/he did not know was a minor. -->
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|Vermont
|18
|X (most shops)
|X (most shops)
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||||no state-wide regulations, seen as "unprofessional conduct"
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<!-- |Vermont law states that it's unprofessional conduct to tattoo or pierce a minor "in violation of the provisions of section 4102 of this title", but section 4102 only states that parental or guardian consent is required for an individual under the age of 18 to get tattooed. Therefore, there do not seem to be any state-wide regulations regarding piercing minors in Vermont. However, most piercing shops in Vermont have policies requiring parental or guardian consent and presence at the time a minor is pierced. -->
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|Virginia
|18 (except ear piercings and piercings under the supervision of a medical doctor, registered nurse, or other medical personnel)
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|X
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|||Class 1 misdemeanor
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<!-- |A parent or guardian must be present for their minor child to get a body piercing in Virginia. Exceptions include ear piercings and piercings performed under the supervision of a medical doctor, registered nurse, or other medical personnel. Virginia considers it a Class 1 misdemeanor to violate this rule. -->
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|Washington
|18 (for tattoos)
|X (most shops)
|X (most shops)
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||||no rules
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<!-- |Washington state law mandates that no one under the age of 18 may be tattooed, but there do not seem to be any rules regarding piercing. There's been much debate about this among legislators, but no new laws have been implemented. However, most body piercing professionals in Washington will not serve clients younger than 18 without parental supervision. Some shops even require that the attending parent or guardian provide proof of identification and legal custody. -->
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|West Virginia
|18 (for tattoos)|X (most shops)
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|Wisconsin
|16-17|X|X|Piercing establishments are required to clearly post that it's illegal to pierce anyone under the age of 18 without a parent or guardian's informed written consent. Shops must maintain consent forms for 2 years after piercing anyone.|see: Wisconsin Administrative Code
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<!-- |Wisconsin Administrative Code dictates that no one under the age of 16 may be pierced, and that those ages 16-17 can only be pierced if a parent or legal guardian signs an informed consent form in the presence of the piercer or shop operator. Piercing establishments are required to clearly post that it's illegal to pierce anyone under the age of 18 without a parent or guardian's informed written consent. Shops must maintain consent forms for 2 years after piercing anyone. -->
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|Wyoming
|18|X|X|Piercers must verify patrons' ages by examining proper identification.|misdemeanor |??imprisonment for up to 6 months and/or a fine of up to $750
<!-- |No one may pierce a minor in Wyoming without consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian, who must be present at the time the procedure is performed. Piercers must verify patrons' ages by examining proper identification. It's a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to 6 months and/or a fine of up to $750 to pierce a minor without proper consent and parental presence during the piercing procedure. -->
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