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Wednesday
May162012

Gov. Haslam Signs Bill to Crack Down on Tattooing of Minors

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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- In an effort to crack down on the tattooing of minors, Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill this week that would make it illegal for anyone to possess tattooing paraphernalia without a license.

The measure unanimously passed the Senate and was approved 86-6 in the House, according to published reports.

Under current Tennessee law, anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed to get a tattoo. A 16-year-old, however, may be tattooed to cover up an existing tattoo, but only if a parent or guardian is present.

Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio

DateWednesday, May 16, 2012 at 3:19PM AuthorRebecca Fenton

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