Tattoo law in Wales
In Wales it is an offence to tattoo a person under 18, except for medical reasons. Since 29 November 2024 an individual who tattoos in the course of a business needs a special procedure licence, unless exempt.
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- Minimum age
- Under 18 (offence to tattoo, medical exception)
- Studio or artist registration or licence
- Special procedure licence for the individual who tattoos in the course of a business, unless exempt
- Law
- Tattooing of Minors Act 1969; Public Health (Wales) Act 2017, Part 4
- Source
- legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives), read 5 November 2026.
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