No minor may be tattooed unless the minor’s parents have signed a consent form authorizing the tattoo. Any person who tattoos a minor without parental consent is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. The term “tattoo” means to make permanent marks or designs on the skin by puncturing it and inserting indelible colors.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-10-19

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1985, ch 216, §§ 1, 2.