ASSEMBLY CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND REGULATED PROFESSIONS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 2493

with committee amendments

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: MAY 12, 1997

      The Assembly Consumer Affairs and Regulated Professions Committee reports favorably and with committee amendments, Assembly Bill No. 2493.

      As amended, this bill requires that a tattooist or a person engaging in body piercing obtain the written permission of the parent or guardian of a minor under 18 years of age prior to providing these services to a minor.

      The penalty for knowingly violating the provisions of this bill is a disorderly persons offense, which is punishable by a term of imprisonment for a period of not more than six months, a fine not to exceed $1,000, or both.

      The committee amended the bill to provide that the act shall take effect on the 120th day, rather than the 60th day, following enactment.