State Tattooing Laws
State tattooing laws differ throughout the U.S. Some states leave regulation up to cities and counties, making it even more confusing.
Why Regulate Tattoos?
There are two main reasons for tattoo laws. The first is the legislators who don't like tattoos and who think they're immoral or wrong. These legislators may use their influence to make tattoos illegal or put restrictions on them. The second, and more common, reason is health concerns.
If the shop isn't clean and the equipment isn't sterilized, getting a tattoo can be risky. Blood-borne infections like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by a tattoo needle that's been used on another person. Inks can harbor viruses or bacteria, if they're used on multiple people. Dirty surfaces in the shop and unwashed hands are also sources of potential infection.
Legal in All 50 States
Oklahoma was the last holdout with tattooing still outlawed there, but as of November 1, 2006, it is legal to get a tattoo in all 50 states. However, some states such as Massachusetts let local city and county governments decide whether or not they'll allow tattoo shops. It may be city laws, not state tattooing laws, that determine whether you can get inked in your hometown. And just because tattoos are legal in a particular state or city doesn't mean just anyone can set up shop. In many places, a tattoo artist must be licensed and the shop must pass inspection, either by state or local officials. Some places merely require the artist to register with the state. Only in a few places are tattoos not regulated at all.
Specific Laws
Many states stop at requiring that artists be licensed and that shops have good safety practices. Some locales have more stringent regulations about who can get a tattoo and of what type. Check your local laws--city, state and county--to see if any of these apply.
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