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FL S1674

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Sobel

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits minors of any age from using tanning devices at tanning facilities, eliminating the previous exception for ages 14-18.

  • Allows minors to use tanning devices only if prescribed by a health care provider to treat a medical condition, with parental or legal guardian consent.

  • Requires written parental or legal guardian consent witnessed by the tanning facility operator, stating understanding of warnings, consent to use, agreement to use protective eyewear, and authorization of a specified number of sessions.

  • Mandates parents or legal guardians accompany minors under age 14 during prescribed tanning sessions, with session limits not exceeding department rules or manufacturer schedules.

  • Makes failure to comply with the minor usage restrictions a second-degree misdemeanor, effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Prevention of Cancer in Youth

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Health Policy3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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