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Public Act 91-0412
HB0471 Enrolled LRB9102301RCks
AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by adding
Section 12-10.1.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Criminal Code of 1961 is amended by
adding Section 12-10.1 as follows:
(720 ILCS 5/12-10.1 new)
Sec. 12-10.1. Piercing the body of a minor.
(a)(1) Any person who pierces the body of a person under
18 years of age without written consent of a parent or legal
guardian of that person commits the offense of piercing the
body of a minor.
(2) Sentence. Piercing the body of a minor is a Class C
misdemeanor.
(b) Definition. As used in this Section, to "pierce"
means to make a hole in the body in order to insert or allow
the insertion of any ring, hoop, stud, or other object for
the purpose of ornamentation of the body.
(c) Exceptions. This Section may not be construed in
any way to prohibit any injection, incision, acupuncture, or
similar medical or dental procedure performed by a licensed
health care professional or other person authorized to
perform that procedure. This Section does not prohibit ear
piercing. This Section does not apply to a minor emancipated
under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 or the Emancipation of
Mature Minors Act or by marriage.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect 30
days after becoming law.
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