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OK HB1471

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Justin Wood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons under 18 years of age from using tanning devices at any tanning facility in Oklahoma.

  • Requires tanning facility owners and operators to verify customer age using government-issued identification with date of birth and photograph.

  • Mandates tanning facilities post notices about age restrictions, health risks (skin cancer, premature aging, burns), and penalties; customers must sign written statements acknowledging warnings and agreeing to use protective eyewear before each use.

  • Establishes operational requirements including trained operators on-site, sanitized equipment and eyewear provided at no cost, timing devices accurate within 10%, interior temperature not exceeding 100°F, and maximum usage of once per 24 hours.

  • Requires State Department of Health to issue annual permits for tanning facilities; violations subject to civil penalties of $1,000 for first offense and $5,000 for subsequent violations, with possible suspension or revocation of permits.

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; prohibiting persons under eighteen years of age from using tanning device in tanning facility; effective date.

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Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Health

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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