Tattoo ordinance changes set aside

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Plenty of people were ready to talk about the proposed changes to Jefferson City’s tattoo and piercing studio ordinance at the City Council meeting Monday night. But the council members were not part of the group.

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Councilman and sponsor Eric Struemph delayed consideration of the bill which determines zones for the studios by placing it on the informal calendar after City Attorney Nathan Nickolaus reported that the city must show a rational basis between the ordinance and the perceived harm it attempts to correct.

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oldandcranky 2 years, 5 months ago

I am glad the public showed up at the meeting, these folks running Jefferson City need to realize they can't just do as they please. Business is good for downtown, no matter what kind of business. I wonder who pays more sales taxes, tattoo parlors or lawyers offices. Last time I went to the lawyer I don't remember any sales tax being charged. Thanks to all that showed up and I hope this is the end of this.

DUH 2 years, 5 months ago

I personally would like to know what the laws are for underage children to get tattoos. I for one have seen a 14 yr old get 3 tattoos and yes her mother signed for them. I tried to get the tattoo parlor to answer me by email and they wouldnt reply. I have been told in some states it is illegal for anyone even with a parent signature to get a tattoo under the age of 16.

nunyabidness 2 years, 5 months ago

A quick google search returned this:

Section 1. 1. As used in sections 1 and 2 of this act, the following terms mean: (4) "Minor", a person under the age of eighteen; (5) "Tattoo", one or more of the following: (a) An indelible mark made on the body of another person by the insertion of a pigment under the skin; or (b) An indelible design made on the body of another person by production of scars other than by branding. 2. No person shall knowingly tattoo, brand or perform body piercing on a minor unless such person obtains the prior written informed consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian. The minor's parent or legal guardian shall execute the written informed consent required pursuant to this subsection in the presence of the person performing the tattooing, branding or body piercing on the minor, or in the presence of an employee or agent of such person. Any person who fraudulently misrepresents himself or herself as a parent is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. 4. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars. If there is a subsequent violation of this section within one year of the initial violation, such person shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars or more than one thousand dollars.

DUH 2 years, 5 months ago

Thank you. Im sure I could have found them myself but I appreciate you posting them for me. :)

nunyabidness 2 years, 5 months ago

You're welcome, anytime.

misshoneybee 2 years, 5 months ago

There's no way in 'ach-ee-double el' that MY 14 year old would be allowed to get a tattoo. I HOPE my teen would have the nerve to entertain the thought... And Lord help him or her if they got one behind my back. Because I know two backsides that get kicked and two pairs of ears that would get boxed--The teen's and the tattoo artist's.

nunyabidness 2 years, 5 months ago

I have to admit I smiled while reading this. I mean it should be common sense to show harm before you try to correct it, and how a new ordinance would help anything before you pass it, right? Council members just remember this when considering banning digital signs or other nonsense, out of date, Andy Griffith inspired city ordinances. It will save us all time and time is taxpayer money where you're concerned.

wcywing 2 years, 5 months ago

does the council have too much time on their hands? where do they come up with this stuff?

JCLifer 2 years, 5 months ago

It would be nice if they would determine need for putting in stop signs before actually putting them in. I never saw a town with so many stop signs!

gofish 2 years, 5 months ago

Within 45 minutes of Jeff City is every sin imaginable that our fair city chooses to outlaw. gambling, gentlemen's clubs, tattoos and more. It's inconvenient to drive a little to do what I must, but it's even more sad that the cities of Boonville and Columbia are raking in all of the tax revenue that Jeff City scoffs at with our high morals.

Apparently, it makes more sense to some that we harbor a high unemployment rate that encourages armed robberies, burglary, and stealing. While other cities work hard to attract new jobs, Jefferson City is content to push existing ones out of business. Economic development doesn't have to be palitable for everyone for it to succeed.

For example, if I drive to Columbia to get a tattoo, I'm eating at someone else's restaurant, shopping at someone else's small business, and buying gas and drinks at someone else's store. Outlawing "sinful business" doesn't just harm just the "sinners" it harms the whole economy. Be proud fair city. You are succeeding at bancrupting and foreclosing on all of us!

nunyabidness 2 years, 5 months ago

But gofish, someone may be tempted to LOITER! What is more important, jobs, money, economic development? Or making sure those durn kids don't loiter where the rich people (lawyers and lobbyists) can see them? :P

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