Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.13110

  • Body piercing: means the perforation of human tissue other than an ear for a nonmedical purpose. See Michigan Laws 333.13101
  • Branding: means a permanent mark made on human tissue by burning with a hot iron or other instrument. See Michigan Laws 333.13101
  • Minor: means an individual under 18 years of age who is not emancipated under section 4 of 1968 PA 293, MCL 722. See Michigan Laws 333.13101
  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
    A person shall not give or sell to a minor a tattooing, branding, or body piercing kit or other tattooing, branding, or body piercing device. A person who violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and is subject to a civil fine of not more than $500.00. This section shall be enforced pursuant to chapter 88 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.8801 to 600.8835.