Section 22-17A-1 Definitions. - Alabama Statutes

Section 22-17A-1

Definitions.

As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) BODY PIERCING. The perforation of human tissue other than ear for a nonmedical purpose.

(2) BRANDING. A permanent mark made on human tissue by burning with a hot iron or other instrument.

(3) DEPARTMENT. State Department of Public Health.

(4) MINOR. An individual under 18 years of age who is not emancipated. An emancipated minor is or has been married or has by court order otherwise been legally freed from the care, custody, and control of his or her parents.

(5) TATTOO. An indelible mark made upon the body of another individual by the insertion of a pigment in or under the skin or an indelible design upon the body of another individual by production of scars other than by branding.

(6) TATTOO FACILITY. The geographic location at which an individual does one or more of the following for compensation:

a. Places an indelible mark upon the body of another individual by the insertion of a pigment in or under the skin.

b. Places an indelible design upon the body of another individual by production of scars.

c. Performs body piercing.

(Act 2000-321, p. 512, §1.)