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Published: April 29, 2007
Tattoo shop owners fight new regulations
Courts: A final hearing to decide on the challenged provisions is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday
By Jay F. Marks
Tony Garcia is committed to practicing his craft in Oklahoma.

The veteran tattoo artist was arrested three times before Oklahoma became the last state to legalize tattooing. Now he is part of a lawsuit challenging two state Health Department regulations tattoo shop owners say are unfair.

Shop owners say the laws are meant to limit their numbers in the state.

"I never give up for what I believe in,” Garc...

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