Pennsylvania

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  1. Licensing Link:
    No statewide licensing body was found at this time, but in some areas such as Philadelphia, there are local regulations. Check with your local Health Department. (4/2021)
  2. Oversight/Rules Link:
    No statewide oversight or rules were found at this time, but in some areas such as Philadelphia, there are local regulations. Check with your local Health Department.

Other Considerations:
6311. Tattooing and body piercing.
a) Tattooing.–A person commits an offense if he tattoos any person under the age of 18 years without the parent or guardian of such person giving consent for the tattooing of the person and being present at the time of the tattooing of the person.
https://law.justia.com/codes/pennsylvania/2010/title-18/chapter-63/6311