OH HB159

Prohibits tanning facility operators and employees from allowing any individual under age 18 to use sun lamp tanning services.

Requires individuals age 18 and older to provide written consent before using sun lamp services; consent is valid indefinitely.

Requires parental or legal guardian consent for individuals age 16-17 to use sun lamp services, limited to 45 sessions per 90-day period with each session not exceeding maximum safe exposure time; consent must be signed in person.

Requires parental or legal guardian consent obtained prior to each session for individuals under age 16, and requires a parent or legal guardian to be physically present at the facility for the duration of each session.

Establishes enforcement mechanisms including fines up to $500 for first violations and up to $1,000 for repeat violations, with the State Cosmetology and Barber Board authorized to take disciplinary action against violators.