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MO HB1475

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gary Cross

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits anyone under 15 years of age from using any tanning device at a tanning facility
  • Requires parent or guardian of persons under 17 years old to appear in person annually at the tanning facility and sign a written consent form acknowledging they understand the warnings
  • Establishes fines of $250 for first violation and $500 for each subsequent violation for tanning facility operators who allow minors under 15 to use devices
  • Authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to develop a standard consent form for use by all tanning facilities in the state
  • Permits enforcement by law enforcement and the Department of Health and Senior Services using existing personnel and resources

Legislative Description

Requires the parent or guardian of any person younger than 17 years of age prior to the minor using a tanning device in a tanning facility to appear in person giving consent to the minor's use of a device

Last Action

Placed on Informal Calendar

5/18/2012

Committee Referrals

General Laws5/3/2012
Rules2/29/2012
Health Care Policy2/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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