TEXT OF LAW
§ 15.2-912
Regulation of tattoo parlors; definition; exception
A. Any locality may by ordinance regulate the sanitary condition of the personnel, equipment and premises of tattoo parlors.
B. A "tattoo parlor," as used in this section, is any place in which is offered or practiced the placing of designs, letters, scrolls, figures, symbols or any other
marks upon or under the skin of any person with ink or any other substance, resulting in the permanent coloration of the skin by the aid of needles or any
other instrument designed to touch or puncture the skin.
C. This section shall not apply to medical doctors, veterinarians, registered nurses or any other medical services personnel licensed pursuant to Title 54.1 in
performance of their professional duties.
§ 18.2-371.3
Tattooing minors
No person shall tattoo a person less than eighteen years of age, knowing or having reason to believe such person is less than eighteen years of age except (i) in the
presence of the person's parent or guardian, or (ii) when done by or under the supervision of a medical doctor, registered nurse or other medical services personnel licensed
pursuant to Title 54.1 in the performance of their duties. A person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
For the purposes of this section "tattoo" means to place any design, letter, scroll, figure, symbol or any other mark upon or under the skin of any person with ink or any
other substance resulting in the permanent coloration of the skin by the aid of needles or any other instrument designed to touch or puncture the skin.
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