<Tr> <Th> Tennessee </Th> <Td> 18 ( piercings excepted ) </Td> <Td> For tattoos that cover an existing tattoo ( see Notes & Exceptions ) : Parent / Guardian must be present during the procedure . <P> For piercings : Parent / Guardian must give written consent , be present during the procedure . </P> </Td> <Td> Minors over the age of sixteen may be tattooed to cover up an existing tattoo , with parent / guardian consent . </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Minors who lie about their age to be tattooed are guilty of a `` delinquent act , '' are required to pay a fine of $50 -- $250 and serve at least 20 hours of community service . <P> Tattooing a minor is a class a misdemeanor , breach of body piercing law is a class b misdemeanor . </P> </Td> <Td> Tattoo artists and body piercers are licensed by the state department of health , tattoo shops require a certificate from the local health department . </Td> <Td> Tenn . Code § § 62 - 38 - 201 - 310 </Td> </Tr>
<Tr> <Th> Tennessee </Th> <Td> 18 ( piercings excepted ) </Td> <Td> For tattoos that cover an existing tattoo ( see Notes & Exceptions ) : Parent / Guardian must be present during the procedure . <P> For piercings : Parent / Guardian must give written consent , be present during the procedure . </P> </Td> <Td> Minors over the age of sixteen may be tattooed to cover up an existing tattoo , with parent / guardian consent . </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Minors who lie about their age to be tattooed are guilty of a `` delinquent act , '' are required to pay a fine of $50 -- $250 and serve at least 20 hours of community service . <P> Tattooing a minor is a class a misdemeanor , breach of body piercing law is a class b misdemeanor . </P> </Td> <Td> Tattoo artists and body piercers are licensed by the state department of health , tattoo shops require a certificate from the local health department . </Td> <Td> Tenn . Code § § 62 - 38 - 201 - 310 </Td> </Tr>
how old do you have to be to get a tatoo in tennessee
how old do you have to be to get a tatoo in tennessee
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