TEXT OF LAW:
5-27-228. Tattooing a minor without parental consent.
(a) Every person who tattoos any minor without the written consent of one (1) of the minor's parents or his guardian or custodian shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined in the sum of not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200).
(b) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Tattoo" means to insert pigment or indelible ink under the surfaces of the skin of a
human being by pricking with a needle or otherwise, so as to produce an indelible mark or figure that is visible through the skin; (2) "Minor" means any person
under the age of eighteen (18) years.
(c) This section is not intended to apply to any act of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts performed in the course of his practice.
History. Acts 1957, No. 277, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 41-2468 - 41-2470.
12-64-601. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited.
(a) Punishment by flogging or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may not be adjudged by any
court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this code.
(b) The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.
History. Acts 1969, No. 50, § 101; A.S.A. 1947, § 11-656.
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