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HB 1108 Body-piercing.

Introduced by: Johnny S. Joannou | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Body-piercing. Prohibits any person from performing body piercing on a person less than 18 years of age, unless the person's parent or guardian is present or unless the procedure is performed under the supervision of a medical doctor, registered nurse or other medical services personnel, with a Class 2 misdemeanor upon conviction, and a Class 1 misdemeanor for a second offense. Body-piercing is defined as "the act of penetrating the skin to make a hole, mark, or scar, generally permanent in nature" and does not include mechanized, presterilized ear-piercing. This bill also allows localities to regulate the sanitary conditions of body-piercing salons.


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