Chapter 9.36
TATTOOS AND BODY PIERCING

Sections:

9.36.010    Applying tattoo to a minor – Penalty.

9.36.020    Body piercing – Persons under 18 years of age.

9.36.010 Applying tattoo to a minor – Penalty.

RCW 26.28.085 is hereby adopted by this reference. (Ord. 2765 § 1, 2000).

9.36.020 Body piercing – Persons under 18 years of age.

(1) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to perform body piercing on or to any person under the age of 18 years of age without the prior written and notarized consent of the parent or legal guardian of such person upon or to whom body piercing was or is to be performed or administered. Such written consent, and a copy of the letters of guardianship, shall be retained by the person performing or administering such body piercing for a period of five years.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “body piercing” includes any method of puncturing the skin of a person, including the ear, by the use of needles, studs, posts or other instruments designed or used to puncture the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry, ornaments or other objects in or through the human body. “Body piercing” shall not include any medical procedure performed by a licensed physician or medical practitioner. (Ord. 2765 § 1, 2000).