Tennessee § 62-38-212 - Possession of tattoo paraphernalia.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-38-212 — Possession of tattoo paraphernalia., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-38-212. Possession of tattoo paraphernalia.
For the purposes of this section, “tattoo paraphernalia” includes, but is not limited to, any equipment, design patterns or needles used or intended for use in tattooing, whether professionally made or homemade, with the intent to permanently mark or color the skin with any pigment, ink, or dye that leaves a visible scar on the skin. Except when used or possessed with the intent to use by a person licensed under this part, it is unlawful for any person to use, or to possess with intent to use, tattoo paraphernalia. Any person who violates this subsection (b) commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 2012, ch. 981, § 6. Cross-References. Penalty for Class A misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 62-38-212 ("Possession of tattoo paraphernalia.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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