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Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-2001 — Definitions.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 20: Unlawful Tattooing or Body Piercing of a Minor, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-2001
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
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: (2)(a) reasonable proof of personal identity and familial relationship; and (2)(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: (3)(a) is not married; and (3)(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.
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