Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Florida
Hi,
My son who is 15 years old received at tatoo the other day without my consent. What are the legal responsibilities of the tatoo parlor, and what legal actions can take against them.
Thank you,
Mark Richards
1 Answer from Attorneys
You may contact the police
877.04. Tattooing prohibited; penalty
(1) It is unlawful for any person to tattoo the body of any human being; except that tattooing may be performed by a person licensed to practice medicine or dentistry under chapters 458 and 459 or chapter 466, or by a person under his or her general supervision as defined by the Board of Medicine.
(2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) No body of a minor shall be tattooed without the written notarized consent of the parent or legal guardian
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