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MO HB1411

Bill

Status

Passed

6/5/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gary Cross

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires parent or guardian of minors under 17 years old to appear in person at tanning facilities annually and sign written consent acknowledging understanding of warnings before the minor uses a tanning device.

  • Defines "tanning device" as equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation between 200-400 nanometers used for skin tanning, including sunlamps, tanning booths, and tanning beds.

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

  • Directs the Department of Health and Senior Services to develop a standard consent form by rule for use by all Missouri tanning facilities.

  • Establishes penalties of $100 for first violation, $250 for second violation, and $500 for each subsequent violation, with each unauthorized use by a minor constituting a separate offense; enforcement begins only after the consent form rule is adopted.

Legislative Description

Requires a person younger than 17 years of age using a tanning device in a tanning facility to have the parent or guardian of the minor give written consent in person to the minor's use of a tanning device

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

6/5/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2014
Health Care Policy1/22/2014

Full Bill Text

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