GA HB853

Requires all tanning facilities in Georgia to obtain an annual license from the Department of Community Health, with fees of $25.00 per facility plus $15.00 per tanning device, effective January 1, 2011

Prohibits minors under 14 from using tanning equipment entirely; minors aged 14–17 may use tanning equipment only with a parent or legal guardian's written consent signed on-site

Mandates conspicuous posting of detailed "DANGER – ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION" warning signs within three feet of each tanning station and requires consumers to sign a written warning statement before initial exposure and contract renewals

Requires tanning facilities to maintain consumer records for at least three years (including skin type per the Fitzpatrick Scale and any injuries), report injuries to the department within five working days, and prohibits advertising that claims tanning devices are safe or offer health benefits

Authorizes the Department of Community Health and county boards of health to inspect tanning facilities during operating hours, with the power to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for violations; noncompliance is classified as a misdemeanor