c. 265, § 34
Tattooing body of person by other than qualified physician; punishment
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Whoever, not being registered as a qualified physician under section two of chapter one hundred and twelve, or corresponding provisions of earlier laws, marks the body of any person by means of tattooing, shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Simplified explanation
Tattooing a person's body by anyone not registered as a qualified physician is punishable by a fine of up to $300, up to one year in prison, or both.