§ 17-1-116. USE OF TANNING FACILITIES BY MINORS.

(a)

Definitions.

(1)

In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)

Tanning device. "Tanning device" means any equipment that emits radiation used for tanning of the skin, including sunlamps, tanning booths, or tanning beds and any accompanying equipment, such as protective eyewear, timers and handrails.

(3)

Tanning facility. "Tanning facility" means any place where a tanning device is used for a fee, membership dues, or other compensation.

(b)

Prohibition; notice. A tanning facility owner or operator may not permit a minor to use a tanning device at a tanning facility unless the minor's parent or legal guardian provides written consent on the premises of the tanning facility and in the presence of an owner, employee, or operator of the tanning facility. The consent form shall use the wording and content of the consent form approved by the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

(c)

Penalty. A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of $100 per day for each day of violation.

(d)

Enforcement. The Health Officer may enforce the provisions of this section in accordance with § 13-12-105(e) of the Code.

(Bill No. 3-10, § 1, 4-4-2010)