Georgia § 16-5-71-1 Piercing of the body

Georgia Statutes

§ 16-5-71-1 — Piercing of the body

Georgia § 16-5-71-1

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Bluebook

O.C.G.A. § 16-5-71-1 (2026).

Text

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to pierce the body, with the exception of the ear lobes, of any person under the age of 18 for the purpose of allowing the insertion of earrings, jewelry, or similar objects into the body, unless the prior written consent of a custodial parent or guardian of such minor is obtained; provided, however, that the prohibition contained in this subsection shall not apply if:

(1)Such person has been furnished with proper identification showing that the individual is 18 years of age or older; and (2) The person reasonably believes such minor to be 18 years of age or older.

(b)Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to pierce the body, with the exception of the ear lobes, of any person under the age of 18 for the purpose of allowing the insertion of earrings, jewelry, or similar objects into the body, unless the prior written consent of a custodial parent or guardian of such minor is obtained; provided, however, that the prohibition contained in this subsection shall not apply if: (1) Such person has been furnished with proper identification showing that the individual is 18 years of age or older; and (2) The person reasonably believes such minor to be 18 years of age or older. (b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.