§ 25-277. Tattooing and piercing the body of minors.  


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  • In accordance with 720 ILCS 5/12-10, no person under the age of eighteen (18) may be tattooed except by a person authorized to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine as set forth in this article or for the purpose of tattoo removal under a court order. In accordance with 720 ILCS 5/12-10.1, no minor under the age of eighteen (18) may be pierced without written consent of a parent or legal guardian, except by a person authorized to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine as set forth in this article.

(Ord. No. O12-040, § 2, 5-22-12)