Tattooing of children

Wis. Stat. § 948.70 — under CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN.

Wis. Stat. § 948.70

948.70 Tattooing of children. (1) In this section: (a) “Physician” has the meaning given in s. 448.01 (5). (b) “Tattoo” means to insert pigment under the surface of the skin of a person, by pricking with a needle or otherwise, so as to produce an indelible mark or figure through the skin. (2) Subject to sub. (3), any person who tattoos or offers to tattoo a child is subject to a Class D forfeiture. (3) Subsection (2) does not prohibit a physician from tattooing or offering to tattoo a child in the course of his or her professional practice. History: 1991 a. 106.

May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)