Tattoos and Piercings Under Eighteen
18 Pa.C.S. 6311 — under 18, a parent's or guardian's consent, and the parent there in the room
No one may tattoo a person under the age of 18 years, or pierce one for pay to make a permanent cosmetic hole, unless a parent or guardian gives consent and is present at the time.
Who handles this in Pennsylvania: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Pennsylvania directory.
A first offense is a misdemeanor of the third degree, and another within one year a misdemeanor of the second degree.
Sources for this section (1)
- 18 Pa.C.S. 6311 — Tattooing and body piercing
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.