of January 1st, 2006 the legal age will be lowered to 18, but until then the legal age is 21. Please call us regarding parental consent.

NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT YOU BE 18 YEARS OLD TO GET TATTOOED. It is a misdemeanor in the state of New York to tattoo a minor. Regardless of the law, we feel that it is not appropriate to tattoo minors. We don't care if your parents will sign for you, don't care if you already have a tattoo, and don't care if so-and-so in another shop will do it. Most reputable studios will not tattoo minors, regardless of legality. Be cautious of someone who doesn't care how old you are. See similar questions...

Legally the age is 16 to 18 in almost all areas, with very few studios being willing to tattoo those under 18 even if it is legal. That said, young people tend to change their minds a lot (and when I say young people, I'd extend that up to 25 or so). While piercings can be taken out with minimal long-term implications, removing a tattoo is a costly and painful process that should no more be treated as an option than abortion be treated as birth control. See similar questions...

It is our shop policy not to tattoo anyone under the age of 17. At 17 we will not tattoo you without the permission of your parents or legal guardian. See similar questions...

If you have a cold your body is already hard at work fighting the virus and it will have a more difficult time healing your tattoo. It is better to wait until you are healthy. See similar questions...

Yes, but keep in mind your body may be more sensitive to pain during the days right before and during your period. See similar questions...

If the disease progresses, you may be declared "Legally blind". "Legally blind" are terrifying words but they do not give an accurate picture of the situation. The situation is not nearly as bleak as those words imply. You will be "partially sighted" rather than blind. Because you may not be able to do certain things, such as driving, laws have been passed to help with such handicaps. Legally blind is not the same as totally blind. See similar questions...

Find-It! Illinois is an Internet site provided by the Illinois State Library, Jesse White Secretary of State and State Librarian to bring many electronic services to the citizens of Illinois. These services include access to state government publications, Illinois library holdings and directory information, databases, online learning opportunities, and online reference services. Find-It! Illinois will be an ever-evolving project with new components being added on a continual basis. See similar questions...

In view of the Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Act, 1978, which has amended Section 60 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, the age of marriage for a bridegroom is twenty-one and for a bride eighteen. But, a marriage between Christians is not a nullity when contracted between minors. The parents and other relatives of the minors, who were responsible for the marriage taking place, may however be prosecuted under the law, and will have to serve time if found guilty. See similar questions...

Although the credit bureaus would like to have you think otherwise, there is absolutely nothing illegal about disputing items on your credit report. In fact, it is your explicit right by law to do so. Credit report repair is as legal as pleading “not guilty” in a court of law. Don’t be afraid any longer...The Law is on our side! It is entirely legal to dispute inaccurate or misleading credit entries. See similar questions...

To be tested by OptiGen, dogs do not need to have permanent identification. However, there are situations where permanent ID is needed. 1. Permanent ID is needed for many registries; if you wish to have your dog entered in a registry, please make sure that you are providing all the information required by that registry. 2. See similar questions...

In short, the answer to this question is "No". The main reason is that no artist wants to deal with someone who is "not all there". The old adage that alcohol thins your blood is for the most part an old wives tale. Unless you went on a bender the night before, drinking liquor has too broad an effect on people to merit a simple answer. Different metabolisms handle alcohol levels differently. A person's blood pressure, iron count and any medications taken have an effect as well. See similar questions...

Although moles are usually benign and we go through life ignoring them, there is always the possibility that a mole could serve as an indicator of cancer. This makes the preservation of a mole important. One of the ways a mole can indicate a problem is by changing color. If it has been tattooed over with pigment, it may hinder your ability to spot any color differences. For your safety, it is best that a mole not be tattooed over. However, a mole can be tattooed around. See similar questions...

Everybody is getting tattooed. I do believe that the urge to get tattooed is a basic human need. Since tattooing has been around since time began, and in every kind of society. Even YOU will get a tattoo - if you do not have one already! Everybody may not DARE - but the NEED is there! That is one of the reasons why so many react negatively to a tattoo. They feel the fascination - but it scares them as well. See similar questions...

Ilyce & Michael Randell and Peggy Shapiro-Nyeholt & Jim Nyeholt - Parents and grandparents of Max Randell, a victim of Canavan disease are the co-founders of Canavan Research Illinois. See similar questions...

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