Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code
Utah Code Title 76 § 76-9-2004: Unlawful scarification of a minor.
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to perform scarification on a minor for payment or as part of a business, classified as a class B misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000. A defense exists if the actor had no knowledge of the minor's age and reviewed valid government ID appearing to show age 18+.
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