Legalize Tattooing Above the Neck in South Carolina

The Issue

As a certified microblading artist in South Carolina, I am faced with an unnecessary hurdle due to current state laws. Microblading eyebrows falls under tattoo laws in SC, and it is not legal to tattoo above the neck unless you are employed under a Medical Doctor. This law restricts my ability to practice my profession freely and serve those who need my services.

South Carolina is the only state where tattooing above the neck is still not legal. This outdated regulation does not align with the progressive nature of our society today, where personal expression through body art has become widely accepted. Moreover, this restriction hampers economic opportunities for artists like me who specialize in facial tattoos or microblading.

There are no concrete statistics showing that tattooing above the neck poses any more risk than other areas if done by a trained professional. Therefore, it's time for our lawmakers to reconsider this law and allow professionals like myself to perform their work without unnecessary restrictions.

Let's bring about this change together! Sign this petition to support the legalization of tattooing above the neck in South Carolina!

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The Issue

As a certified microblading artist in South Carolina, I am faced with an unnecessary hurdle due to current state laws. Microblading eyebrows falls under tattoo laws in SC, and it is not legal to tattoo above the neck unless you are employed under a Medical Doctor. This law restricts my ability to practice my profession freely and serve those who need my services.

South Carolina is the only state where tattooing above the neck is still not legal. This outdated regulation does not align with the progressive nature of our society today, where personal expression through body art has become widely accepted. Moreover, this restriction hampers economic opportunities for artists like me who specialize in facial tattoos or microblading.

There are no concrete statistics showing that tattooing above the neck poses any more risk than other areas if done by a trained professional. Therefore, it's time for our lawmakers to reconsider this law and allow professionals like myself to perform their work without unnecessary restrictions.

Let's bring about this change together! Sign this petition to support the legalization of tattooing above the neck in South Carolina!

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Petition created on November 4, 2023