[Adopted by Ord. No. O-00-18 (§ 3-34 of the 1974 Code)]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to tattoo or pierce any part or parts of an individual under the age of 18 years who is not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the entire procedure.
B. 
All tattoo/body piercing establishments within the Township of Howell shall post a sign, not less than six inches by eight inches in a conspicuous place near each cash register in all retail establishments offering said services containing the following language: "Tattooing or body piercing of a minor is prohibited by Ordinance #0-00-18 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Howell unless a parent or legal guardian is present throughout the entire procedure. A person who pierces/tattoos a person under 18 years of age shall be prosecuted in accordance with local ordinance."
A. 
It shall be unlawful to tattoo or body pierce an individual without first requesting and examining identification from both the minor's parent/legal guardian and the minor to positively establish legal guardianship and the minor's correct age.
B. 
It shall be unlawful to tattoo or body pierce an individual 18 years of age without first requesting and examining two positive forms of identification, one of which must be a birth certificate with raised seal to conclusively determine the client is 18 years old or older.
A. 
Any person who directly or indirectly acting as agent or otherwise tattoos or body pierces a minor under the age of 18 years shall be subject to either or both the following penalties:
(1) 
A fine not to exceed more than $1,000.
(2) 
Community service of not more than 90 days.
B. 
The continuation of such violation for each successive incident shall constitute a separate offense, and the person or persons allowing or permitting the continuation of the violation may be punished as provided above for each separate offense.
C. 
The violation of any provision of this article shall be subject to abatement summarily by a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.