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1984 Ed.]

Tattooing of Young Persons

[CAP. 323

1

CHAPTER 323

TATTOOING OF YOUNG PERSONS

To impose restrictions on the tattooing of persons under the age of eighteen years.

60 of 1984.

[27 July 1984.]

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Tattooing of Young Persons Ordinance.

Short title.

2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires, "tattoo" means the insertion into the skin of any colouring material designed to leave a permanent mark.

Interpretation.

3. (1) Subject to subsection (2), it shall be an offence to tattoo any person under the age of 18 years except when the tattoo is performed for medical reasons by a registered medical practitioner.

(2) It shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1) to show that at the time the tattoo was performed he had reasonable cause to believe, and did believe, that the person tattooed was over the age of 18 years.

(3) Any person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable to a fine of $1,000 or, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine of $5,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months.

[cf. 1969, c. 24, s. 3.]

Prohibition of tattooing of persons under the age of 18 years.

[cf. 1969, c. 24, s. 1(1)]

[cf. 1969, c. 24, s. 2(1)]

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1984 Ed.] Tattooing of Young Persons [CAP. 323 1 CHAPTER 323 TATTOOING OF YOUNG PERSONS To impose restrictions on the tattooing of persons under the age of eighteen years. 60 of 1984. [27 July 1984.] 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Tattooing of Young Persons Ordinance. Short title. 2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires, "tattoo" means the insertion into the skin of any colouring material designed to leave a permanent mark. Interpretation. 3. (1) Subject to subsection (2), it shall be an offence to tattoo any person under the age of 18 years except when the tattoo is performed for medical reasons by a registered medical practitioner. (2) It shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1) to show that at the time the tattoo was performed he had reasonable cause to believe, and did believe, that the person tattooed was over the age of 18 years. (3) Any person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable to a fine of $1,000 or, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine of $5,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months. [cf. 1969, c. 24, s. 3.] Prohibition of tattooing of persons under the age of 18 years. [cf. 1969, c. 24, s. 1(1)] [cf. 1969, c. 24, s. 2(1)]
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1984 Ed.] Tattooing of Young Persons [CAP. 323 1 CHAPTER 323 TATTOOING OF YOUNG PERSONS To impose restrictions on the tattooing of persons under the age of Originally eighteen years. 60 of 1984. [27 July 1984.] 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Tattooing of Young Persons Ordinance. Short title. 2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires, Interpretation. "tattoo" means the insertion into the skin of any colouring material designed to leave a permanent mark. 3. (1) Subject to subsection (2), it shall be an offence to tattoo any person under the age of 18 years except when the tattoo is performed for medical reasons by a registered medical practitioner. (2) It shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1) to show that at the time the tattoo was performed he had reasonable cause to believe, and did believe, that the person tattooed was over the age of 18 years. (3) Any person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable to a fine of $1,000 or, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine of 5,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months. [cf. 1969, c. 24. 6. 3.] Prohibition of tattooing of persons under the age of 18 years. Jef. 1969. c. 24. s. 1.1 (7 1969. c. . s. 2.1
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1984 Ed.]

Tattooing of Young Persons

[CAP. 323

1

CHAPTER 323

TATTOOING OF YOUNG PERSONS

To impose restrictions on the tattooing of persons under the age of Originally

eighteen years.

60 of 1984.

[27 July 1984.]

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Tattooing of Young Persons Ordinance.

Short title.

2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires, Interpretation. "tattoo" means the insertion into the skin of any colouring material designed to leave a permanent mark.

3. (1) Subject to subsection (2), it shall be an offence to tattoo any person under the age of 18 years except when the tattoo is performed for medical reasons by a registered medical practitioner.

(2) It shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1) to show that at the time the tattoo was performed he had reasonable cause to believe, and did believe, that the person tattooed was over the age of 18 years.

(3) Any person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable to a fine of $1,000 or, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine of 5,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months.

[cf. 1969, c. 24. 6. 3.]

Prohibition of tattooing of

persons under the age of 18

years. Jef. 1969. c. 24. s. 1.1

(7 1969. c. . s. 2.1

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