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Brick, NJ Business Licensing & Operations: Tattoo & Body Modification (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Minor consent
Written parental permission required under 18
Record retention
Kept on file for one year
Definition scope
Covers tattooing and body piercing
Penalty
Up to $2,000 fine or 90 days

Summary

Brick Township requires written parental or guardian consent before tattooing or body piercing anyone under 18, with the signed permission kept on file for one year under Township Code Chapter 412.

It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly tattoo or engage in body piercing of a minor under the age of 18 years of age without first having obtained the written permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).

Full Breakdown

Chapter 412 of the Brick Township Code covers tattooing (inserting pigment under the skin) and body piercing (creating an opening for jewelry, excluding single-use mechanical ear piercing). Section 412-2 makes it unlawful to knowingly tattoo or pierce anyone under 18 without the parent or legal guardian's written permission, executed in the practitioner's presence. Section 412-3 requires the shop to keep a copy for one year and have the original available for inspection by Township representatives during business hours.

Violations & Fines

Violating any provision of Chapter 412 is punishable under the Township's general penalty, § 1-15: up to a $2,000 fine, 90 days in jail, or community service, per offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a minor get a tattoo or piercing in Brick Township?
Only with written permission from a parent or legal guardian, signed in the presence of the tattoo artist or piercer, per § 412-2 of the Township Code.
How long must a shop keep parental consent forms in Brick Township?
One year. Section 412-3 requires the shop to retain a copy and keep the original available for inspection by Township representatives during business hours.
What's the penalty for violating Brick's tattoo and piercing ordinance?
Up to a $2,000 fine, 90 days in jail, or community service under the Township's general penalty, § 1-15, with each day of violation a separate offense.

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