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AR HB1280

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Magie

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "tanning equipment" to exclude phototherapy devices emitted by licensed physicians used to treat disease or disorder
  • Defines "minor" as any person under eighteen (18) years of age
  • Repeals the parental consent requirement that previously allowed minors to use tanning equipment with signed parental warning statements
  • Creates a new offense making it unlawful for tanning facility owners, lessees, or operators to knowingly permit minors to use tanning equipment, classified as a Class A misdemeanor
  • Requires tanning facilities to post notices developed by the Department of Health informing the public that allowing persons under 18 to use tanning equipment is unlawful and subject to criminal penalty

Legislative Description

To Prohibit The Use Of Tanning Equipment By Minors; And To Amend The Definition Of "tanning Equipment".

Last Action

Died in the House at Sine Die

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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