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FL S0376

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Sobel

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits minors of any age from using tanning devices unless a health care provider prescribes the device to treat a medical condition and the minor's parent or guardian files a signed, witnessed statement with the tanning facility.

  • Requires the parental statement to confirm the parent or guardian has read warnings, consents to tanning use, agrees the minor will use protective eyewear, and authorizes a specific number of sessions as prescribed by the health care provider.

  • Limits tanning sessions to not exceed the number, frequency, or exposure time prescribed by the health care provider or authorized by law or department rule, whichever is less.

  • Requires a parent or legal guardian to accompany any minor younger than 14 years of age during prescribed tanning sessions.

  • Establishes penalties including third-degree felonies for operating an unlicensed tanning facility and second-degree misdemeanors for failing to comply with minor access restrictions.

Legislative Description

Use of a Tanning Facility by a Minor

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Health Policy1/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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