THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2317
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO TATTOOS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1.  Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new sections to part XXX to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§321-   Restrictions on sale of tattoo supplies. (a)  No tattoo supplies shall be sold to:

(1) Any person under the age of eighteen years;

(2) Any person not licensed under this chapter as a tattoo artist; or

(3) Any tattoo shop without a permit issued by the department pursuant to section 321-373.5 and any rules adopted pursuant to chapter 321.

(b)  No person under the age of eighteen years old may be tattooed or wear a tattoo.

(c)  As used in this section, "tattoo supplies" means tattoo machines ("guns"), needles, tubes (steel and disposable), pigment (ink), clip cords, foot switches, and power supplies."

SECTION 2.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Tattoo Supplies; Sales; Age Restriction

Description:

Restricts sale of tattoo supplies to certain persons or tattoo shops.  Prohibits a person under 18 from being tattooed or wearing a tattoo.  Defines tattoo supplies.

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