Oklahoma, the only State in the USA where tattoos are still a taboo, will now able to devour on the colors of freedom and proudly say ‘Welcome to the 21st Century”. Legislation has been passed by the House Panel that regulates the body art business in the state.
Tattoo artists and enthusiasts are encouraged by the move and will now have to apply for licenses to carry on their business. Though the age limit to get a tattoo will be 18 and above, it’s a bonanza for the large tattoo loving populace.
The law also prohibits establishment of tattoo and body piercing parlors within 1,000 feet of a church, school or playground. It’s been ten years the bill being chopped under the guillotine on one pretext or the other, but finally the authorities are forced to accept the fact that they just can’t stop the craze, especially when the Tulsa Tattoo Convention was held last week despite the ban.
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Tattoos no more a taboo in Oklahoma
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True the bill was passes through the House but it still must travel through the Senate to offically be ratified by the state. In past times the bill has always been shot down in the Senate but I’m hoping that with the turn out of the Tulsa Tattoo Convention that Senate will think twice and hopefully pass it.
On May 10th, Governer Henry signed Senate Bill 806, which will legalize/regulate tattooing in Oklahoma. This bill will go into effect November 1st, ’06. In the meantime, the Oklahoma Department of Health will be determining appropriate standards.
We’ve been personally involved in the process for many years, so we’re very excited!
So the law hasn’t taken effect yet?