A tattoo parlor in South Carolina has filed a lawsuit challenging a state law that has required tattoo studios to maintain a minimum distance from churches, schools, and other public buildings for over two decades. The legal action argues that the regulation unfairly restricts where tattoo businesses can operate, particularly in densely populated areas. Critics of the law have long claimed it disproportionately affects minority-owned businesses, while supporters point to concerns about public decency and community standards. The case could set a precedent for similar restrictions across the state.
Tattoo parlor sues SC over 22-year-old law requiring distance from churches South Carolina Daily Gazette
