Verno, a St. Paul piercer, prepares to put a ring through a client's nose.
MPR Photo / Nikki Tundel
Body piercing has made its way to the state Capitol. Legislators have offered up a bill that would make it illegal to pierce anyone under the age of 18 unless a parent or guardian is present to give consent.
Reporter Nikki Tundel looked into the proposed legislation, and met up with one Twin Cities piercer who says he's been dreaming of the day he'd see such a law.
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Ancient Mayans loved tongue rings. And nose piercing was quite trendy in Biblical times. Studio owner Verno says he's just carrying on the art form.
MPR Photo / Nikki Tundel
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Verno, a St. Paul piercer, prepares to put a ring through a client's nose.
MPR Photo / Nikki Tundel
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Verno runs the Holy Mackerel piercing studio in St. Paul. He says he'd love to see more regulation of his industry.
MPR Photo / Nikki Tundel
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