ARSD 44:12:01:13. Tattoo and saline tattoo removal artist -- Patrons restricted -- Notice posted

A tattoo or saline tattoo removal artist may not provide services to a patron without first obtaining a signed consent. An artist may not provide services to a patron who has an evident skin lesion or skin infection or who is known or suspected to have an infectious or contagious disease in a communicable stage. No artist may provide services to a patron who is under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering drugs. A minor may not be tattooed or to have a tattoo removed unless the minor's parents or legal guardian have signed a consent form authorizing the tattoo or tattoo removal. A tattoo or saline tattoo removal artist shall conspicuously post a notice stating that it is illegal to tattoo or to remove a tattoo from any person under the age of 18 without the parents' or legal guardian's signed consent.