Utah § 76-9-2001 Definitions.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-9-2001 — Definitions.

Utah § 76-9-2001

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-9Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety

Part 76-9-20Unlawful Tattooing or Body Piercing of a Minor

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Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-2001 (2026).

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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:

(2)(a) reasonable proof of personal identity and familial relationship; and

(2)(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:

(3)(a) is not married; and

(3)(b) has not been declared emancipated by a court of law.

(4)"Tattoo" means to fix an indelible mark or figure upo

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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:
(2)(a) reasonable proof of personal identity and familial relationship; and
(2)(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:
(3)(a) is not married; and
(3)(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.