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Utah Code § 76-9-2001

Definitions

Amended by Chapter 209, 2026 General Session

As used in this part:

(1) "Body piercing" means the creation of an opening in the body, excluding the ear, for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration.

(2) "Consent of a minor's parent or legal guardian" means the presence of a parent or legal guardian during the performance of tattooing or body piercing upon the minor after the parent or legal guardian has provided:

(a) reasonable proof of personal identity and familial relationship; and

(b) written permission signed by the parent or legal guardian authorizing the performance of tattooing or body piercing upon the minor.

(3) "Minor" means a person younger than 18 years old who:

(a) is not married; and

(b) has not been declared emancipated by a court of law.

(4) "Scarification" means the process in which a mark is cut into human skin tissue with the intent of leaving a permanent mark.

(5) "Tattoo" means to fix an indelible mark or figure upon the body by inserting a pigment under the skin or by producing scars.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.