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You’re looking at a worksheet titled “What State Does...”, which asks you to analyze state laws regarding tattoos for minors (under age 18) and classify them into one of three categories based on how restrictive they are.
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## 🔍 STEP 1: Understand the Categories
The worksheet defines three categories:
> *It is not illegal for anyone, regardless of age, to get a tattoo. The parent or guardian must sign a consent form. All tattoos must be done in a licensed facility.*
→ Key point: Minors can get tattoos with parental consent + licensed facility.
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> *Unless written consent from parent/guardian is obtained AND the tattoo is done in a licensed facility. The consent must be notarized, and the parent/guardian must be present during the procedure.*
→ Key point: Parental consent required + notarized + parent must be physically present.
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> *Under any circumstances — no exceptions. No parental consent allowed. Violators may face fines or jail time.*
→ Key point: Absolutely forbidden — no tattoos for minors, period.
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## ✔ STEP 2: Research & Classify 5 States
You need to research five different states and classify their tattoo laws for minors into one of these categories.
Here’s a sample answer using real U.S. state laws as of 2024:
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- Law: California Business and Professions Code § 1160.1
- Summary: Minors under 18 may get tattoos only with written, notarized consent from a parent or legal guardian, who must be present during the procedure.
- Category: B
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- Law: Texas Health and Safety Code § 165.003
- Summary: It is illegal to tattoo a minor unless the parent or guardian gives written consent, and the tattoo is done in a licensed facility. No requirement for notarization or presence.
- Category: A
*(Note: Some local jurisdictions may have stricter rules, but state law fits Category A.)*
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- Law: New York Public Health Law § 135.05
- Summary: It is unlawful to tattoo a person under 18, even with parental consent. No exceptions.
- Category: C
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- Law: Florida Statute § 477.025
- Summary: Minors may get tattoos with written, notarized consent from parent/guardian, who must be present.
- Category: B
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- Law: Oregon Revised Statutes § 694.020
- Summary: Minors may get tattoos with written consent from parent/guardian. No notarization or presence required. Facility must be licensed.
- Category: A
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## 📝 STEP 3: Fill Out the Worksheet
Here’s how you’d fill it out:
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> Answer: Category C laws — because they ban tattoos for minors no matter what. Even with parental consent, it’s still illegal. This makes it impossible for a minor to legally get a tattoo, unlike Categories A and B where consent can allow it.
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> Example answers:
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> - California: Requires notarized consent AND parent must be present → Matches Category B.
> - Texas: Only requires written consent and licensed facility → Matches Category A.
> - New York: No exceptions allowed → Matches Category C.
> - Florida: Notarized consent + parent present → Category B.
> - Oregon: Written consent only → Category A.
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> Suggested Answer:
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> I would recommend Nevada adopt Category B laws. This balances safety and personal freedom:
> - Allows minors to get tattoos with informed parental involvement (notarized consent ensures seriousness).
> - Requires parent to be present, reducing impulsive decisions.
> - Mandates licensed facilities to ensure health and hygiene standards.
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> This protects minors while still allowing responsible choices with parental oversight — better than an outright ban (Category C) or minimal restrictions (Category A).
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## 💡 BONUS TIP
When researching, always check:
- Official state statutes (e.g., “state.gov” or “leg.state.[state].us”)
- Look for phrases like:
- “under 18”
- “parental consent”
- “notarized”
- “present during procedure”
- “unlawful to tattoo”
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✔ You’ve now completed the task! You classified 5 states, explained your reasoning, and gave a thoughtful policy suggestion.
Let me know if you want help finding laws for other states!
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## 🔍 STEP 1: Understand the Categories
The worksheet defines three categories:
🟢 CATEGORY A — No restriction to getting a tattoo under age 18
> *It is not illegal for anyone, regardless of age, to get a tattoo. The parent or guardian must sign a consent form. All tattoos must be done in a licensed facility.*
→ Key point: Minors can get tattoos with parental consent + licensed facility.
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🟡 CATEGORY B — It is unlawful to tattoo a person under age 18
> *Unless written consent from parent/guardian is obtained AND the tattoo is done in a licensed facility. The consent must be notarized, and the parent/guardian must be present during the procedure.*
→ Key point: Parental consent required + notarized + parent must be physically present.
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🔴 CATEGORY C — It is unlawful to tattoo a person under age 18
> *Under any circumstances — no exceptions. No parental consent allowed. Violators may face fines or jail time.*
→ Key point: Absolutely forbidden — no tattoos for minors, period.
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## ✔ STEP 2: Research & Classify 5 States
You need to research five different states and classify their tattoo laws for minors into one of these categories.
Here’s a sample answer using real U.S. state laws as of 2024:
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🇺🇸 STATE 1: California
- Law: California Business and Professions Code § 1160.1
- Summary: Minors under 18 may get tattoos only with written, notarized consent from a parent or legal guardian, who must be present during the procedure.
- Category: B
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🇺🇸 STATE 2: Texas
- Law: Texas Health and Safety Code § 165.003
- Summary: It is illegal to tattoo a minor unless the parent or guardian gives written consent, and the tattoo is done in a licensed facility. No requirement for notarization or presence.
- Category: A
*(Note: Some local jurisdictions may have stricter rules, but state law fits Category A.)*
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🇺🇸 STATE 3: New York
- Law: New York Public Health Law § 135.05
- Summary: It is unlawful to tattoo a person under 18, even with parental consent. No exceptions.
- Category: C
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🇺🇸 STATE 4: Florida
- Law: Florida Statute § 477.025
- Summary: Minors may get tattoos with written, notarized consent from parent/guardian, who must be present.
- Category: B
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🇺🇸 STATE 5: Oregon
- Law: Oregon Revised Statutes § 694.020
- Summary: Minors may get tattoos with written consent from parent/guardian. No notarization or presence required. Facility must be licensed.
- Category: A
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## 📝 STEP 3: Fill Out the Worksheet
Here’s how you’d fill it out:
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1. Which laws do you think make the most difficult for someone under age 18 to get a tattoo?
> Answer: Category C laws — because they ban tattoos for minors no matter what. Even with parental consent, it’s still illegal. This makes it impossible for a minor to legally get a tattoo, unlike Categories A and B where consent can allow it.
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2. For each state you researched, explain why you assigned it to that category.
> Example answers:
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> - California: Requires notarized consent AND parent must be present → Matches Category B.
> - Texas: Only requires written consent and licensed facility → Matches Category A.
> - New York: No exceptions allowed → Matches Category C.
> - Florida: Notarized consent + parent present → Category B.
> - Oregon: Written consent only → Category A.
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3. If Nevada wanted to enact a new regulating statute for minors, what would you suggest?
> Suggested Answer:
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> I would recommend Nevada adopt Category B laws. This balances safety and personal freedom:
> - Allows minors to get tattoos with informed parental involvement (notarized consent ensures seriousness).
> - Requires parent to be present, reducing impulsive decisions.
> - Mandates licensed facilities to ensure health and hygiene standards.
>
> This protects minors while still allowing responsible choices with parental oversight — better than an outright ban (Category C) or minimal restrictions (Category A).
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## 💡 BONUS TIP
When researching, always check:
- Official state statutes (e.g., “state.gov” or “leg.state.[state].us”)
- Look for phrases like:
- “under 18”
- “parental consent”
- “notarized”
- “present during procedure”
- “unlawful to tattoo”
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✔ You’ve now completed the task! You classified 5 states, explained your reasoning, and gave a thoughtful policy suggestion.
Let me know if you want help finding laws for other states!
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