AB 241

This bill makes several changes to the regulation of tanning facilities. Under

current law, no person may operate a tanning facility in this state without a permit

issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services. Tanning facilities are

required to adhere to certain requirements established by statute and rules

promulgated by DSPS. The bill makes the following changes to the regulation of

tanning facilities:

1. Under current law, an owner of a tanning facility must ensure that no person

under the age of 16 is permitted to use the tanning facility. The bill requires the

owner of a tanning facility to ensure that no customer who is 16 or 17 years of age

is permitted to use the tanning facility unless the customer's parent or guardian

provides written authorization for the customer to use a tanning device.

2. The bill prohibits tanning facilities from advertising or distributing

promotional materials that claim that using a tanning device is safe or free from risk

or that the use of a tanning device will result in medical or health benefits.

3. Under current law, each tanning facility must prominently display a

warning sign in each area where a tanning device is used that contains certain

directions and information. The bill requires that the warning sign be at least 11

inches by 17 inches and that the warning sign provide a current telephone number

for a customer to contact DSPS to report an injury.