H.B. 173 Summary

• Expands the definition of "tanning facility" to include facilities using chemical applications (spray-on, mist-on, or sunless tans) in addition to ultraviolet radiation equipment.

• Prohibits tanning facility operators and employees from allowing individuals under 18 years of age to use tanning services unless the individual presents a physician's prescription for ultraviolet radiation treatments.

• Removes the prior requirement for written parental consent from minors seeking tanning services, replacing it with a physician prescription requirement.

• Authorizes the state board of cosmetology to establish standards for installing and operating tanning facilities to ensure consumer health and safety, including exposure limits, protective equipment requirements, and warning signage.

• Establishes a maximum permit fee of $100 per tanning facility location for board inspections and rule enforcement.