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MO HB1283

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jason Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons under 15 years of age from using any tanning device, defined as equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation between 200-400 nanometers wavelengths used for skin tanning.

  • Defines "tanning facility" as any location or business providing access to tanning devices for a fee, membership dues, or other compensation.

  • Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for a person under 15 to violate the prohibition or for a guardian to knowingly allow their child under 15 to use a tanning device.

  • Establishes a $1,000 fine per violation for tanning facilities that violate the prohibition, with each use of a tanning device constituting a separate offense.

  • Assigns enforcement responsibility to existing law enforcement personnel and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Legislative Description

Prohibits any person younger than 15 years of age from using a tanning device or his or her guardian from allowing the use of a tanning device

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Health Care Policy2/8/2012

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