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HF 2177

2nd Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/17/2014 03:56pm

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A bill for an act
 relating to health; limiting tanning equipment to persons age 18 or older;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 325H.05; 325H.09; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325H; repealing Minnesota
Statutes 2012, sections 325H.06; 325H.08.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 325H.05, is amended to read:


325H.05 POSTED WARNING REQUIRED.

(a) The facility owner or operator shall conspicuously post the warning deleted text begin signdeleted text end new text begin signs
new text end described in deleted text begin paragraphdeleted text end new text begin paragraphsnew text end (b)new text begin and (c)new text end within three feet of each tanning station.
The sign must be clearly visible, not obstructed by any barrier, equipment, or other object,
and must be posted so that it can be easily viewed by the consumer before energizing the
tanning equipment.

(b) The warning sign required in paragraph (a) shall have dimensions not less than
eight inches by ten inches, and must have the following wording:

"DANGER - ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION

-Follow instructions.

-Avoid overexposure. As with natural sunlight, overexposure can cause eye and skin
injury and allergic reactions. Repeated exposure may cause premature aging
of the skin and skin cancer.

-Wear protective eyewear.

FAILURE TO USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR MAY RESULT

IN SEVERE BURNS OR LONG-TERM INJURY TO THE EYES.

-Medications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to the ultraviolet radiation.
Consult a physician before using sunlamp or tanning equipment if you are
using medications or have a history of skin problems or believe yourself to be
especially sensitive to sunlight."

new text begin (c) All tanning facilities must prominently display a sign in a conspicuous place,
at the point of sale, that states it is unlawful for a tanning facility or operator to allow a
person under age 18 to use any tanning equipment.
 new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin [325H.085] USE BY MINORS PROHIBITED.
 new text end

new text begin A person under age 18 may not use any type of tanning equipment as defined by
section 325H.01, subdivision 6, available in a tanning facility in this state.
 new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 325H.09, is amended to read:


325H.09 PENALTY.

Any person who leases tanning equipment or who owns a tanning facility and who
operates or permits the equipment or facility to be operated in noncompliance with the
requirements of sections 325H.01 to deleted text begin 325H.08deleted text end new text begin 325H.085new text end is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.

Sec. 4. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 325H.06; and 325H.08, new text end new text begin are repealed.
 new text end