Chapter 9.56
BODY PIERCING
Sections:
9.56.020 Body piercing—Persons under eighteen.
9.56.010 Definition.
For the purposes of this chapter, “body piercing” refers to any method of puncturing the skin of a person by the use of needles, studs, posts or other instruments designed or used to puncture the skin in such a manner that it may be used to insert jewelry, ornaments or other objects in or through the human body. (Ord. 3454 § 1, 2000)
9.56.020 Body piercing—Persons under eighteen.
It shall be a criminal offense for any person to perform body piercing on or to any subject under the age of eighteen years without the prior written consent of a parent or legal guardian of such subject upon or to whom such body piercing was or is to be performed or administered. This section shall not apply to any procedure performed by a duly licensed physician or medical practitioner. (Ord. 3454 § 1, 2000)
9.56.030 Proof of age.
The person shall require proof of age of a subject consisting of picture identification. In the event the subject is under eighteen years of age, the person shall require proof of parentage by means of a birth certificate or other official document or by a certified copy of letters of guardianship. If lack of knowledge of the subject's age is to be used as an affirmative defense, the person shall show by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she has complied with this section. (Ord. 3454 § 1, 2000)
9.56.040 Punishment.
Any person found guilty of the offense described in this chapter shall be punished as provided in Section 1.40.010. (Ord. 3454 § 1, 2000)