South Carolina Bans Tattoo Shops Within 1,000 Feet of Any Church, School, or Playground, a Rule That Wipes Out Most of the State

South Carolina Bans Tattoo Shops Within 1,000 Feet of Any Church, School, or Playground, a Rule That Wipes Out Most of the State

South Carolina is one of the most restrictive states in the country for tattoo artists. Beyond barring shops from opening within 1,000 feet of any church, school, or playground, the state also makes tattooing anyone’s head, face, or neck a crime. That head-face-neck ban is treated as a misdemeanor, and a violation can bring a fine of up to $2,500 and as much as a year in jail. Now those rules are being challenged in court. Tiny Zaps, a New York-…