as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/22/2016 09:46am
A bill for an act
relating to health; creating an exemption to the prohibition of minors using
tanning equipment at a tanning facility for medical reasons; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2014, section 325H.085.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 325H.085, is amended to read:
new text begin (a) new text end 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.
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(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a person under the age of 18 may use tanning
equipment at a tanning facility if the person has documentation signed by a health care
provider indicating a medical need for the person to use the tanning equipment for
purposes of treating a medical or mental condition or disorder, and the person's parent or
legal guardian signs a consent form prior to the initial exposure at the tanning facility.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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