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ID H0191
Bill
Status
2/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all minors age 15 and younger from using tanning devices; allows use only if prescribed by a licensed medical provider to treat a medical condition.
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Allows minors age 16-18 to use tanning devices only with in-person parental or legal guardian consent on a signed written form, valid for 12 months and renewable; permits medical provider prescriptions as an alternative.
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Limits authorized minors to a maximum of 2 tanning device uses per week and 1 use per 24-hour period, with parents able to impose stricter limits on the consent form.
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Prohibits tanning facilities from making verbal claims or distributing promotional materials stating that tanning devices are free from risk.
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Establishes misdemeanor penalties of up to $100 for first violations, $300 for violations within one year of initial violation, and $300-$1,000 for subsequent violations; permits local governments to enact more stringent ordinances.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to prohibit or limit the use of tanning devices by minors, to provide for exceptions, to prohibit a tanning facility from claiming that use of tanning devices is free from risk, to provide for penalties and to provide a scope for local governments.
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Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
2/20/2013