Body piercing of minors

32 M.R.S. § 4323, under BODY PIERCING.

32 M.R.S. § 4323

A body piercer may not perform body piercing on a minor unless the individual obtains the prior written consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian. The prohibition contained in this section does not apply if: [PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW).]

1. Proper identification. The body piercer has been furnished with proper identification showing that the individual is 18 years of age or older; and

2. Age. The body piercer reasonably believes such a minor to be 18 years of age or older.