Original Source - Whyalla News
New state government laws propose to make tattooing and some piercings illegal for those under the age of 18.
And, tattooists who breach the new law could face a maximum penalty of $5000 or 12 months’ jail.
The state government is seeking comment on the draft Summary Offences (Tattooing, Body Piercing and Body Modification) Amendment Bill 2011.
The reforms include prohibiting minors from having branding, tongue, nipple, neck or other serious invasive piercing; and requiring parental or guardian consent for eyebrow, nose or naval piercing.
There’ll also be a ban on tattooing, piercing or otherwise modifying the body of intoxicated people and a greater onus on the operators to obtain and retain evidence of consent.
To find out about the mixed reactions the proposal has attracted in Whyalla don’t miss the Whyalla News on Tuesday, January 18.
You can have your say on the proposals by commenting on this post, or record your views in our online poll.
Original Source - Whyalla News
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