Tattoos and Piercings Under 18

RSA 314-A:8 — no tattoos or branding under 18, and piercing only with a parent's consent

Branding and tattooing a person under 18 is prohibited.

RSA 314-A:8

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Body piercing a person under 18 is prohibited without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, given as the section requires.

RSA 314-A:8

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RSA 314-A:8 — Body Art on Minors Prohibited

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Hampshire attorney.

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