<Tr> <Th> South Dakota </Th> <Td> none specified </Td> <Td> Parent / guardian must sign a consent form . </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> cannot be tattooed or pierced </Td> <Td> Tattooing a minor is a class 2 misdemeanor . </Td> <Td> Tattooing and Body Piercing are governed by Department of Health rules . Municipalities may set stricter regulations, and have the authority to license body artists . </Td> <Td> S.D. Codified Laws Ann . § 26 - 10 - 19 <P> S.D. Laws § 9 - 34 - 17 </P> </Td> </Tr> <P> S.D. Laws § 9 - 34 - 17 </P> <Tr> <Th> Tennessee </Th> <Td> 18 (piercings excepted) </Td> <Td> For tattoos that cover an existing tattoo (see Notes & Exceptions): Parent / Guardian must be present during the procedure . <P> For piercings: Parent / Guardian must give written consent, be present during the procedure . </P> </Td> <Td> Minors over the age of sixteen may be tattooed to cover up an existing tattoo, with parent / guardian consent . </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Minors who lie about their age to be tattooed are guilty of a "delinquent act," are required to pay a fine of $50--$250 and serve at least 20 hours of community service . <P> Tattooing a minor is a class a misdemeanor, breach of body piercing law is a class b misdemeanor . </P> </Td> <Td> Tattoo artists and body piercers are licensed by the state department of health, tattoo shops require a certificate from the local health department . </Td> <Td> Tenn . Code § § 62 - 38 - 201 - 310 </Td> </Tr> <P> For piercings: Parent / Guardian must give written consent, be present during the procedure . </P>

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