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Sections 4183 to 4199 (HEADING: PL 1977, c. 673, §2 (rp))
CHAPTER 63
TATTOO ARTISTS
SUBCHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
32 § 4201. Definitions
Tattoo means to insert pigment under the skin of a human being by pricking with a needle or otherwise, so as to produce an indelible mark or figure visible through the skin.
32 § 4202. Exemptions
This chapter is not intended to apply to any act of a practitioner of the healing arts licensed in the State and performed in the course of his practice.
32 § 4203. Minors No person shall place a tattoo mark or figure upon a person under the age of 18 years.
[1975, c. 701, § 16 (rpr).] Section History: 1969, c. 433, § 92 (AMD). 1971, c. 598, § 82 (AMD). 1975, c. 701, § 16 (RPR).
32 § 4204. Penalties
Whoever violates this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months.
SUBCHAPTER II
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
32 § 4251. Rules and regulations
The Department of Human Services is authorized and empowered to make necessary rules and regulations governing the application of tattoos upon the bodies of human
beings.
[1975, c. 293, § 4 (amd).] Section History: 1975, c. 293, § 4 (AMD).
32 § 4252. Issuance of licenses
The Department of Human Services is empowered to license persons to practice the art of tattooing. Such licenses shall be issued annually by the department upon the
payment of a fee of $50. Licenses shall expire on September 30th of each year.
[1975, c. 293, § 4 (amd).] Section History: 1975, c. 293, § 4 (AMD). SUBCHAPTER III LICENSES
32 § 4301. License required
No person shall place a tattoo upon the body of another human being without first obtaining a license from the Department of Human Services.
[1975, c. 293, § 4 (amd).] Section History: 1975, c. 293, § 4 (AMD).
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