NC H18

Prohibits persons under 18 years of age from using tanning equipment, replacing the previous restriction that only applied to children 13 years and younger.

Eliminates the medical exemption that previously allowed minors 13 and younger to use tanning equipment with a written prescription from a physician.

Requires tanning facility operators to provide consumers with a warning statement about the hazards of ultraviolet radiation exposure and obtain their signature before initial use.

Prohibits tanning facility operators and owners from distributing promotional materials claiming that tanning equipment is safe, risk-free, or provides medical or health benefits.

Becomes effective July 1, 2013.