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MO HB72
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jason Barnes
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person under 6 years of age from using any tanning device that emits electromagnetic radiation between 200-400 nanometers used for skin tanning, including sunlamps, tanning booths, and tanning beds.
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Makes it a class C misdemeanor for a person under 6 years of age to use a tanning device or for a guardian to knowingly allow a child under 6 years of age to use a tanning device in violation of this section.
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Subjects tanning facilities that violate this section to fines of $1,000 per violation, with each use of a tanning device by a minor under 6 years of age counted as a separate offense.
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Defines "tanning device" as equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation between 200-400 nanometers for skin tanning purposes and "tanning facility" as any location providing access to tanning devices for compensation.
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Assigns enforcement to existing law enforcement personnel and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Legislative Description
Prohibits any person younger than six 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)
2/13/2013