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NY S00565
Bill
Status
12/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health to review medical and scientific literature regarding potential health hazards from ultraviolet nail drying devices and consult with experts in skin cancer research and artificial ultraviolet radiation exposure.
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Defines "ultraviolet nail drying device" as equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation between 200-400 nanometers intended to cure or harden nails through irradiation.
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Authorizes the Department of State to promulgate regulations governing ultraviolet nail drying device use by licensed appearance enhancement businesses, including requirements for posted health hazard notices visible to patrons.
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Mandates appearance enhancement businesses to prominently post department-developed notices regarding health hazards if the Commissioner of Health determines ultraviolet nail drying devices pose health risks, and to comply with any adopted regulations.
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Most provisions take effect immediately, except sections relating to posting notices and Department of State regulations take effect 120 days after the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Relates to requiring the department of health to review the safety of ultraviolet nail dryers and authorizes the department of state to promulgate any regulations deemed appropriate for governing the use of such devices by any appearance enhancement business conducting the practice of nail specialty.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.422
12/21/2018