Tattoo-law - Latest Popular Stories, Instablogs Community

New Law: Doctors must be present in tattoo parlors

Vikas Shekhawat — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 16:56:48 +0000

Laws sans logic will always enjoy a bit of whipping and criticism here. The Princess Anne City Council wants doctors to be present at tattoo studios while clients go under the needle, apparently making things knotty for artists, clients and of...

Tattoo regulations tightened in Italy

Vikas Shekhawat — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 00:07:36 +0000

No, not again! Yet another tattoo law gripping the art has been formulated. Italians under the age of 18 can ink their skins only with their parent’s written permission, even for a single dot. Tattoo artists not following the rules will...

Flickering reflections of Missouri's tattoo regulations

Vikas Shekhawat — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 04:26:45 +0000

The dubious tattoo regulations in Missouri have made things hard not only for the tattoo artists but also for enthusiasts, especially minors, who want to ink their skin at any cost. The city health department is now planning to ink new tattoo...

Tattoo ordinance passed in San Mateo County

Vikas Shekhawat — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 01:00:47 +0000

San Mateo County, San Francisco, supervisors have ultimately passed the ordinance imposing regulations on tattoo artists. The lawmakers and health officials were working on the ordinance since long. “Tattoo artists and body piercers will...

Tattoo lovers hit the streets of Oklahoma

Vikas Shekhawat — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 23:41:58 +0000

Bravo! So finally they are on the streets. A bill to legalize tattoos in Oklahoma is still in doldrums. Considered as ‘a permanent indelible mark’, it is illegal to give tattoos in Oklahoma. In an effort to change the situation,...

New tattoo law in Illinois

Vikas Shekhawat — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 23:21:40 +0000

At last the HB29 Bill, lowering the age to get a tattoo from 21 to 18, is now a law in Illinois. The bill was voted with 48-to-7 in favor despite the governor’s objections. Severe penalties have been enforced for the offenders. Few think...

Age to get a tattoo lowered in Illinois

Vikas Shekhawat — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 03:08:13 +0000

Illinois is now ready to flaunt more painted skins. The House voted in favor of the HB29 Bill, lowering the age to get a tattoo from 21 to 18. It’s good news for tattoo enthusiasts. Tattoo artists in Illinois must get ready with their tattoo...

Wacky Tattoo Laws

Vikas Shekhawat — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 04:10:24 +0000

According to laws in Victoria, Australia, it is not permitted to tattoo any person under the age of 18. The citizens must, of course, follow the law, but it seems bizarre to stop young people from getting tattoos when they are the ones, who are...