(A) A person, other than a person licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, commits tattooing the body of a minor when he or she knowingly or recklessly tattoos or offers to tattoo a person under the age of 18.
(B) A person who is an owner or employee of a business that performs tattooing, other than a person licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, may not permit a person under 18 years of age to enter or remain on the premises where tattooing is being performed unless the person under 18 years of age is accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian.
(C) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TATTOO. To insert pigment under the surface of the skin of a human being, by pricking with a needle or otherwise, so as to produce an indelible mark or figure visible through the skin.
(D) Division (A) of this section does not apply to a person under 18 years of age who tattoos or offers to tattoo another person under 18 years of age away from the premises of any business at which tattooing is performed.
(E) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(ILCS Chapter 720, Act 5, § 12C-35) (1981 Code, § 42.12, 12-10)