[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Brick 6-27-2000
by Ord. No. 324-C-00. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
The creation of an opening in the body of a human being for the purpose
of inserting jewelry or other decoration and includes, but is not limited
to, piercing of an ear, lip, tongue, nose or eyebrow. "Body piercing" does
not mean piercing an ear with a disposable single-use stud or solid needle
that is applied using a mechanical device to force the needle or stud through
the ear.
The insertion of pigment under the surface of the skin of a person,
by pricking with a needle or otherwise, to produce an indelible mark or figure
visible through the skin.
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly tattoo or engage in
body piercing of a minor under the age of 18 years of age without first having
obtained the written permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian.
The written permission shall be executed by the parent or legal guardian
in the presence of the individual tattooing or body piercing the minor. A
copy of the written permission shall be maintained by the person or business
performing the tattooing or body piercing for a period of one year, and the
original written permission shall be available during business hours for inspection
by representatives of the Township of Brick.
[Amended 12-27-1977 by Ord. No. 324-77; 3-14-1989
by Ord. No. 666-89; 6-9-1992 by Ord.
No. 324-A-92]
