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ID H0486
Bill
Status
3/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits use of ultraviolet tanning devices by minors age 15 and younger unless authorized by medical prescription to treat an underlying medical condition.
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Requires minors ages 16-18 to obtain in-person parental or legal guardian consent via written form, valid for 12 months and renewed annually, unless medically prescribed for treatment purposes.
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Limits minors authorized to use tanning devices to no more than 3 uses per week and 1 use within 24 hours, unless parents set stricter limits on the consent form.
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Requires tanning facilities to verify age using government-issued identification and post warning signs at least 8.5 by 11 inches in visible locations, with specific danger language and health warnings.
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Establishes misdemeanor penalties of up to $100 for first violations, $300 for violations within one year, and $300-$1,000 for subsequent violations; provides employee and owner exemptions if proper age verification or training procedures are followed.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of a phototherapy device, tanning device or ultraviolet tanning device on minors with an exception and to provide penalties.
MINORS
Last Action
to Health/Wel
3/21/2012