Illinois § 12-10.3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-10.3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-10.3.
False representation to a tattoo or body piercing business as the parent or legal guardian of a minor. (a) A person, other than the parent or legal guardian of a minor, commits the offense of false representation to a tattoo or body piercing business as the parent or legal guardian of a minor when he or she falsely represents himself or herself as the parent or legal guardian of the minor to an owner or employee of a tattoo or body piercing business for the purpose of: (1) accompanying the minor to a business that provides tattooing as required under Section 12-10 of this Code (tattooing body of minor); (2) accompanying the minor to a business that provides body piercing as required under Section 12-10.1 of this Code (piercing the body of a minor); or (3) furnishing the written consent required under Section 12-10.1 of this Code (piercing the body of a minor). (b) Sentence. False representation to a tattoo or body piercing business as the parent or legal guardian of a minor is a Class C misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 96-1311, eff. 1-1-11.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-10.3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-10.3 cover?
Section 12-10.3 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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