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Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 9 - Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety
Part 20 - Unlawful Tattooing or Body Piercing of a Minor
Section 2001 - Definitions.
Universal Citation:
UT Code § 76-9-2001 (2025)
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-9-2001. Definitions.
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Enacted by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
76-9-2001. Definitions.
As used in this part:
- (1)"Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in the body, excluding the ear, for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration.
- (2)"Consent of a minor's parent or legal guardian" means the presence of a parent or legal guardian during the performance of tattooing or body piercing upon the minor after the parent or legal guardian has provided:
- (a)reasonable proof of personal identity and familial relationship; and
- (b)written permission signed by the parent or legal guardian authorizing the performance of tattooing or body piercing upon the minor.
- (3)"Minor" means a person younger than 18 years old who:
- (a)is not married; and
- (b)has not been declared emancipated by a court of law.
- (4)"Tattoo" means to fix an indelible mark or figure upon the body by inserting a pigment under the skin or by producing scars.
Enacted by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
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