Loading chat...
MO HB67
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
Click for details
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