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MO HB67

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all tanning facilities to obtain a license from the Department of Health and Senior Services and display the license conspicuously.

  • Mandates tanning facilities provide written warning statements to customers before initial use and contract renewals, covering risks including eye damage, burns, premature aging, skin cancer, and medication interactions.

  • Requires facilities to post an 11" by 17" "Danger—Ultraviolet Radiation" warning sign within three feet of each tanning device with specific lettering requirements.

  • Establishes operational requirements including knowledgeable staff present during hours, sanitized protective eyewear provided to all users, timers accurate to plus or minus 10 percent, remote operator-controlled timers, manual radiation termination controls, manufacturer-recommended maximum exposure times, and interior temperature not exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Prohibits persons under 16 from using tanning devices and requires written parental consent for users under 18; violations classified as class C misdemeanor.

Legislative Description

Establishes provisions regarding the licensure of tanning facilities by the Department of Health and Senior Services

Last Action

Referred: Health Care Policy (H)

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Health Care Policy3/31/2011

Full Bill Text

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