State of Georgia Laws Governing
Tattooing & Piercing of Minors


16-5-71

(GCA 26-2801.1) Tattooing the body
of any person under the age of 18:

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to tattoo the body of any person under the age of 18, except that a physician or
osteopath licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43, or a technician acting under the direct supervision of such licensed physician
or osteopath, and in compliance with Chapter 9 of Title 31 shall be authorized to mark or color the skin of any person under
the age of 18 by pricking in coloring matter or by producing scars for medical or cosmetic purposes.
(b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Acts 1987, P.443; p.446, effective July 1, 1994)



16-5-71.1

(GCA 26-2801.3) Piercing the body
of any person under the age of 18:

(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) 1-27 of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."

(Acts 1996, p.645, effective July 1, 1996)