We are often asked about the official rules regarding minors & body art. Here is the exact text from Michigan State code.

The Macomb County Health Department also has specific requirements regarding the types of ID that can be accepted to be compliant with PA 375.

“Requirements for Body Art Establishments”

“Minor” means an individual under 18 years of age who is not emancipated under section 4 of 1968 PA 293, MCL 722.4.

“Informed Consent for a Minor” is the written, informed consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian and proof of that individual’s authority to give the informed consent. The minor’s parent or legal guardian shall execute the written, informed consent in the presence of the licensee or and employee or agent of the licensee. The minor’s parent or legal guardian shall present to the licensee or employee or agent of the licensee the minor’s birth certificate or legal proof of guardianship to establish the individual’s authority to give the informed consent required under PA 375.

Sec. 13110. A person shall not give or sell to a minor a tattooing, branding, or body piercing kit or other tattooing, branding, or body piercing device. A person who violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and is subject to a civil fine of not more than $500.00. This section shall be enforced pursuant to chapter 88 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.8801 to 600.8835.