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DE HB400
Bill
Status
6/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all minors under 18 from using tanning devices at tanning facilities unless they have a medical prescription from a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice nurse
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Eliminates the previous parental consent system that allowed minors ages 14-17 to use tanning devices with signed parental permission
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Requires tanning facilities to post warning signs (minimum 11" x 17") with statements about ultraviolet radiation dangers, including risks of eye injury, skin damage, premature aging, and skin cancer
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Mandates written warning statements be provided to each customer before every use of tanning equipment, detailing health risks and medication interactions
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Establishes penalties for violations: $250 for first offense, $500 for second offense, and $1,000 for third and subsequent offenses, with an effective date of January 1, 2013
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tanning Facilities.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
6/13/2012