Tattoos and Piercings Under Eighteen
La. R.S. 14:93.2 — under eighteen, a parent or tutor has to come along and consent
It is unlawful to tattoo or pierce anyone under the age of eighteen without the consent of an accompanying parent or tutor. A business may not pierce anyone under eighteen without the consent of a parent or legal custodian.
Who handles this in Louisiana: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Louisiana directory.
A violation carries a fine of $100 to $500, thirty days to one year, or both.
Sources for this section (1)
- La. R.S. 14:93.2 — Tattooing and body piercing of minors; prohibition
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Louisiana attorney.