Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-371.3: Tattooing or body piercing of minors
What this law says, in plain English
Virginia law prohibits tattooing or body piercing minors under 18 for compensation without parental consent or medical supervision. Violators must follow CDC sterilization guidelines and provide health-risk disclosures. Violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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