Minimum age for a tattoo in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law makes it an offense to tattoo anyone under 18 unless the parent or guardian gives consent and is present at the time of the tattooing. Source: 18 Pa.C.S. 6311.
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- Minimum age
- Under 18
- Parental consent
- Allowed if the parent or guardian gives consent and is present at the time of the tattooing.
- Citation
- 18 Pa.C.S. 6311
- Penalty for the person who tattoos
- Misdemeanor of the third degree for a first offense
- Source
- Pennsylvania General Assembly, Consolidated Statutes, read November 5, 2026.
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