Indoor Tanning Restrictions for Minors - A State-by-State Comparison
 While exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is fairly consistent across age groups, research indicates that high risk exposure happens more commonly in teens and that blistering sunburns and overexposure during childhood greatly increase the chances of developing skin cancer later in life. Because sun (and UV) exposure in childhood and the teenage years can be so damaging, policymakers in some states are regulating minors' use of tanning devices (like tanning beds). Currently California bans the use of tanning beds for all minors under 18, and at least 31 states regulate the use of tanning facilities by minors. Some counties also regulate the use of tanning devices, including Howard County, Maryland, which is the first local jurisdiction to ban indoor tanning for all minors under age 18.
Recent recommendations from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a subsidiary of the World Health Organization, state, "Policymakers should consider enacting measures, such as prohibiting minors and discouraging young adults from using indoor tanning facilities, to protect the general population from possible additional risk for melanoma." Click here to view the report and recommendations from the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
There are two categories of skin cancer, Melanoma and nonmelanoma. Melanoma is treatable if caught early, but because it is likely to spread to other parts of the body, it is very dangerous and potentially fatal. In 2012, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that there will be 76,250 new cases of melanoma in the United States and 9,180 deaths from the disease. Risk factors for Melanoma include sun exposure and sunburn, blistering sunburns during childhood or teenage years, fair skin, freckles, moles and a family history of melanoma. ACS recommends avoiding sunlight between 10 am and 4 pm (daylight time) when the sun's rays are strongest, avoiding tanning devices and sun lamps, using and re-applying sunscreen when exposed to UV rays, covering skin with clothing, and wearing hats and sunglasses.
Sun exposure causes most nonmelanoma skin cancers. ACS estimates that over a million people are diagnosed with a nonmelanoma cancer annually. Nonmelanoma skin cancer rarely spreads to other parts of the body and, if detected early, is treatable and has excellent survival rates. The National Cancer Institute reports that non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common type of cancer for all people. Just under half of Americans who live to age 65 will have this cancer at least once.
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Tanning Restrictions For Minors--State Laws
Updated May 2012
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State
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Statute
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Ban
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Parental Accompaniment
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Parental Permission
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Other
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Arizona
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Ariz. Admin. Code R12-1-1414 A2
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 18, in person.
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Operator must limit exposure time to manufacturer's recommendation; provide eye protection.
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Arkansas
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Ark. Stat. Ann. § 20-27-2202
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 18, in person.
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N/A
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California
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Cal. Bus. and Prof. Code
§ 22706 of, and adds Section 2241.3 (As of Jan. 1, 2012)
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Under 18
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N/A
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N/A
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As of Jan. 1, 2012, CA is the first state in the nation to ban use of UV indoor tanning beds for ALL minors under 18.
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Connecticut
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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-232
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 16
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N/A
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Delaware
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Del. Code Ann. tit. 16 § 30D
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Under 14; unless medically necessary.
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Under 14
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Between 14 and 18, in person; valid for 12 months.
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N/A
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Florida
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Fla. Stat. Ann.
§ 381.89 (1998)
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N/A
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Under 14
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Between 14 and 18; agrees to wear eye protection.
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide eye protection.
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Georgia
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Ga. Code Ann.
§ 31-38-8 (1996)
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N/A
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N/A
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Between 14 and 18, in person.
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Operator must provide eye protection.
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Illinois
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Ill. Admin. Code
Title 77; Sec. 795.190 (c)
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Under 14
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N/A
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Between 14 and 17, in person.
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Operator must provide eye protection.
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Indiana
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Ind. Code Ann. § 25-8-15.4-15 and 16
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N/A
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Under 16
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Under 18, in person.
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Operator must limit time to administrative or manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide eye protection.
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Kentucky
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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 217.922
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N/A
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Under 14
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Between 14 and 17; agrees to wear eye protection; valid for 12 months.
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N/A
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Louisiana
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La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §
40:2701 to 40:2718 (2005)
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N/A
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Under 14
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Between 14 and 17, in person; agrees to wear eye protection.
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Operator must limit time to administrative or manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide eye protection.
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Maine
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10-144 Dept. of Human Services ch. 223 12A (3)(f)
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Under 14
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14 and 15
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14 and older, in person; valid for 12 months.
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Operator must limit time to administrative or manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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Maryland
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Md. Health Code Ann. § 20-106
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 18, in person.
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N/A
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Massachusetts
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Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 111 Public Health § 211
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N/A
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Under 14
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14 to 17
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Operator must limit time to administrative maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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Michigan
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Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 333.13405
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 18, in person.
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Operator must require eye protection.
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Minnesota
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Minn. Stat. Ann. § 325H.08
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 16, in person.
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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Mississippi
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Department of Health Regulations
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N/A
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Under 14
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Between 14 and 17, in person.
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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New Hampshire
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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § tit. XXX 313-A:31
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Under 14; unless medically necessary.
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Under 14
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Under 18, in person; valid for 12 sessions.
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N/A
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New Jersey
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N.J. Rev. Stat. § C. 26:2D-82.1
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Under 14
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N/A
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14 through 17.
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Operator must limit time to administrative maximum exposure recommendation; require eye protection.
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New York
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N.Y. Public Health Law § 3555
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Under 14
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N/A
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Between 14 and 17, in person; valid for 12 months, agrees to wear eye protection.
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Operator must require eye protection.
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North Carolina
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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 104E-9.1
15A NCAC 11 .1418
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Under 13; unless medically necessary.
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N/A
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Under 18
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide eye protection.
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North Dakota
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N.C. Cent. Code § 23-39
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Under 14; unless medically necessary.
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Under 14
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Under 18, in person; valid for 12 months.
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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Ohio
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Ohio Admin. Code 4713-19-09 (B)
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 18, in person; valid for number of tanning sessions as specified by parent.
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide eye protection.
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Oregon
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OAR 333-119-0090 (2)
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 18, in person.
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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Rhode Island
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Department of Health Rules and Regulations for the Registration of Tanning Facilities Part III; Sec. 9.5
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N/A
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N/A
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Under18, in person.
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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South Carolina
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S.C. Code Ann. § ch. 61, sec. 106-4.5
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 18, in person.
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Operator must provide and require eye protection.
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Tennessee
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Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-117-104
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N/A
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Under 14
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Under 18, in person .
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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Texas
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Tex. Health and Safety Code Ann. § 145.008
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Under 16.5.
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N/A
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Under 18, in person; agrees to wear eye protection.
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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Utah
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SB 41, 2012 (goes into effect May 8, 2012 as 26-15-13)
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N/A
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Under 18
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Under 18, in person; with signed permission slip or order from physician.
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Operator must provide and require eye protection.
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| Vermont |
H 157 (goes into effect July 1, 2012) |
Under 18 |
N/A |
N/A |
Bans use of UV tanning beds by minors under 18. VT is the second state to pass such legislation. |
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Virginia
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Va. Code § 59.1-310.3
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N/A
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N/A
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Under 15; valid for 6 months.
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N/A
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Wisconsin
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Wis. Code Ann. § 255.08 (9)(a)
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Under 16
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N/A
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N/A
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Operator must limit time to manufacturer's maximum exposure recommendation; provide and require eye protection.
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Wyoming
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Enrolled Act 36, 2010
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N/A
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Under 15
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Between 15 and 18, in person; valid for 12 months.
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N/A
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Source: Aim at Melanoma, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NCSL- Powered by StateNet, 2012.
2011-12 Introduced Legislation
(please also see 2010 for any additional potentially carried-over bills)
| State |
Bill Description |
Arizona
HB 2596 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning facilities. |
Colorado
HB 1170 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning facilities without consent, and for minors under 14, the guardian must remain on site at all times. Consent forms would expire after six months. Provides for additional facility regulation and penalties. |
Florida
SB 360 (same as HB 1043)
SB 1043
SB 1044 |
Would amend current law, prohibiting tanning for those under age 14 and requiring parent consent, in person, for those under 18. Parent must specify number of tanning sessions allowed for the 12-month duration of consent.
Would prohibit minors between 14 and 18 from using indoor tanning facilities without parental consent or a doctor's prescription.
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices. |
Idaho
H 0486 |
Would prohibit minors under age 14 from using indoor tanning devices unless prescribed by a physician. |
Illinois (also see 2011)
SB 2816
HB 4017 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices.
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices. |
Indiana
HB 1115 |
Would establish regulations for spray-tanning of minors, including guardian permission. |
Iowa
HSB 35 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices unless prescribed by a physician. |
Kentucky
HB 249 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices. |
Maryland
HB 207 (identical to SB 213)
SB 213 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices.
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices. |
Michigan
HB 5276 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices. |
Minnesota
HF 1328
HF 1329 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using tanning facilities. Provides for addional facility regulation.
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using tanning facilities. Provides for addional facility regulation. |
Missouri
HB 1283
HB 1343
HB 1475 |
Would prohibit minors under age 15 from using tanning facilities. Would prohibit minors under age 16 from using tanning facilities. Would require minors 16 until 18 to provide a consent form, signed by a parent/legal guardian at the tanning facility. Provides for additional facility regulation. Would mandate that a parent or guardian appear in person and sign a written statement before alowing a minor to use a tanning device at a tanning facility. |
New Jersey
S 2119 (2010-2011)
A 2142 (formerly A2933 and same as
S 1172)
Identical bill numbers: A2867,
A3640 |
As amended, would prohibit minors under the age of 18 from indoor tanning beds. A minor older than 14 but less than 18 may use spray tanning with consent from parent/legal guardian. Would prohibit minors under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning beds. A minor who is at least 14 but less than 18 may use spray tanning with consent from parent/legal guardian. |
New York
AB 1074 (same as)
S 2917 |
Would not allow the use of a ultraviolet radiation device by persons under 18. |
North Carolina
SB 471 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning bed unless prescribed by a physician. |
Oklahoma
SB 1225 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning bed. |
Ohio
HB 119 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning bed unless prescribed by a physician. |
Pennsylvania
SB 349
HB 1919 |
Would prohibit minors under age 14 from using a tanning bed unless prescribed by a physician and require all minors under 18 to be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian in order to use a tanning device for the first time and the parent/legal guardian must sign a consent form in the presence of the owner or operator. Consent if valid for 6 months. Would also provide for regulation.
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning bed. Would also provide for regulation. |
Rhode Island
S 0106
H 5627
S 2322 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning bed unless prescribed by a physician.
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning bed unless prescribed by a physician.
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning bed unless prescribed by a physician. |
Utah
SB 41 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning device unless prescribed by a physician or accompanied by a parent and a signed permission slip. (Signed into law by governor on 3/26/12) |
Vermont
H 157 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning device.
(Passed both chambers and sent to the governor. Enacted into law without governor's signature 5/2/12) |
Washington
HB 2250
SB 6249 |
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning bed and provide for regulation.
Would prohibit minors under age 18 from using a tanning bed and provide for regulation. |
West Virginia
SB 73 |
Would require parental consent for minors to use a tanning device within a tanning facility and parental accompaniment for minors under age 18 while using a tanning device within a tanning facility. |
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2010 Introduced Legislation
| State |
Bill Description |
Florida
HB 205/ SB 430
Did Not Pass |
Would amend current law, prohibiting tanning for those under age 16 and requiring parental consent, in person, for those under age 18. Parent must specify number of tanning sessions allowed for the 12 month duration of consent. |
Georgia
HB 853
Did Not Pass |
Would amend current law, adding restrictions to tanning facilities. Requires written parental consent for minors, ages 14 to 18 years old. Parental consent forms must be signed in the presence of the tanning facility operator or the parent / legal guardian must be present during the time in which the minor is using the tanning device. The consent provides restrictions to what devices can be used and how many times it can be used, a new consent must be signed every 30 days. Any minor under the age of 14 years old, must have their parent or legal guardian present while using tanning devices. |
Hawaii
HB 653
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities to anyone under the age of 18 unless written parental/legal guardian consent is provided in front of a tanning facility operator. Requires government approved documentation to verify the age of all customers. |
Indiana
HR 3
Did Not Pass |
Would assign to the Health Finance Commission the topic of prohibiting tanning for those under age 14. |
Kansas
SB 101
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities for anyone under the age of 14. Requires a parent or legal guardian to sign a consent form in the presence of the facility owner or authorized personnel before anyone age 14 through 18 may use the device. Consent valid for 12 months. The parental/guardian consent states that they have read and understood the warnings, consent to the minor's use and agree that the minor will wear protective eyewear. Requires parent to show proof of guardianship and a minor must show proof of age. |
Maryland
HB 1039/ SB 718
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit owners, employees, and operators of tanning facilities from allowing minors to use specified tanning devices; prohibiting owners, employees, and operators of tanning facilities from distributing to minors passes, coupons, or packages redeemable for use of a tanning device. |
Massachusetts
SB 903 |
Would prohibit the use of tanning devices to anyone under the age of 16. Minors ages 16-17 years old must provide written parental/guardian consent prior to using tanning devices. Before obtaining consent, the tanning facility shall provide to the parent or guardian a copy of the warnings required under section 209. The parent or guardian shall sign a statement in the presence of the operator acknowledging receipt and understanding of the warnings. The operator shall sign the written consent form as a witness to the signing of the parent or guardian. Tanning facility employees must be 18 years of age or older. |
Minnesota
HB 2296
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit anyone under the age of 16 from using a tanning facility. |
Missouri
HB 1822
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibits individuals younger than 16 years of age from using a tanning device. Before individuals younger than 18 years of age can use any device, his or her parent or guardian must go to the facility and sign a written statement acknowledging that he or she has read and understands all the warnings given by the facility and consents to the minor's use of a tanning device. Would also allow for regulation of tanning facilities. |
New Hampshire
HB 1160
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities to anyone under the age of 18 without written order from a physician. |
New York
AB 9110/ SB 3461
AB 9199/SB 6905
AB 9211 |
Would ban the use of an ultraviolet radiation device by persons under age 18 at tanning facilities.
Would ban the use of tanning device by persons under age 16 at tanning facilities.
Would require parental accompaniment or a doctor's recommendation for a person under age 18. |
Ohio
HB 173 |
Would prohibit those under age 18 from using tanning services unless the individual presents a prescription for receiving ultraviolet radiation treatments written by a physician. |
Oklahoma
SB 544
Did Not Pass
SB 1171
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit use of a tanning device by a person under 13 without physicians' written order and parent/legal guardian present. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Requires informed parent/ legal guardian consent statement for minors age 16 through 17. Punishment of violation is specified in the bill.Persons age 13 and under shall not be allowed to use tanning facilities in this state without a written order from a physician licensed in this state and without being accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for every use of the tanning facility. |
Pennsylvania
SB 461
SB 460
HB 2048/ HB 1992 |
Would require a parent/legal guardian presence and consent for anyone under the age of 18 to use an indoor tanning facility.Would provide penalties to any tanning facilities that permits minors to use tanning devices for anyone without parent/legal guardian consent and presence.
Would require facility to provide and require use of protective goggles and limit exposure to manufacturer's recommendation. Would require parental consent, in person, for those under age 18 and ban use for those under age 14 without doctor's recommendation. |
Rhode Island
S 2205
Did Not Pass
H 7274
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities by anyone under age 18. Would also regulate equipment and facility. |
South Dakota
S 154
Did Not Pass
S 158
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities by a minor. Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities by anyone under age 18. Would require parental permission for minors over 14 years old. Would require a doctors order and parental accompaniment for anyone under 14 years old. Would also regulate equipment and facility. |
Vermont
HB 53
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities by anyone under age 18, except when used for medical purposes. |
Washington
HB 2652
Did Not Pass
SB 6663
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities by anyone under age 18, except when used for medical purposes. Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities by anyone under age 14 without a written prescription. Requires parental consent, in person, for those age 14 up to age 18 and requires the use of eye protection. |
West Virginia
SB 118
Did Not Pass |
Would require parental accompaniment for use of tanning facilities by anyone under age 14 and parental consent for those age 14 up to age 18. |
Wyoming
Act No. 114 (HB 63)
Enacted |
Would require parental accompaniment for use of tanning facilities by anyone under age 15 and require parental consent for those between ages 15-18. |
2009 Introduced Legislation*
| State |
Bill Description |
Arkansas
HB 1920
Enacted |
Requires a parent/legal guardian signature for any minor under the age of 18 who wishes to use a tanning facility. The legislation provides the consent parents/legal guardians would be signing. |
Delaware
SB 90
Enacted |
Creates a total ban on indoor tanning for any minors under the age of 14, unless it is medically necessary and prescribed by the specified practitioners. Requires minors between the ages of 14 and 17 to submit a consent form, signed by the parent or legal guardian in the presence of the tanning facility operator, before they are allowed to tan. |
Florida
HB 771/SB 546
Did Not Pass |
Would strengthen current law by requiring the parent or legal guardian of a minor between the ages of 16 and 18 to sign a written consent in the presence of the tanning facility operator before the minor is allowed to use a tanning device. Parents/guardians must sign that they and read and understand the warnings, consent to the minor's use of the device, and agree that the minor will use protective eyewear. Parents must also specify the number of tanning sessions the minor may participate in and is good for 12 months. Restricts minors under age 16 from using tanning devices. Removes provision allowing anyone 14 or older to use tanning facility if accompanied by a parent/guardian. |
Georgia
HB 853
Carryover |
Would amend current law, adding restrictions to tanning facilities. Requires written parental consent for minors, ages 14 to 18 years old. Parental consent forms must be signed in the presence of the tanning facility operator or the parent / legal guardian must be present during the time in which the minor is using the tanning device. The consent provides restrictions to what devices can be used and how many times it can be used, a new consent must be signed every 30 days. Any minor under the age of 14 years old, must have their parent or legal guardian present while using tanning devices. |
Hawaii
HB 653
Carryover |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities to anyone under the age of 18 unless written parental/legal guardian consent is provided in front of a tanning facility operator. Requires government approved documentation to verify the age of all customers. |
Kansas
SB 101
Carryover |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities for anyone under the age of 14. Requires a parent or legal guardian to sign a consent form in the presence of the facility owner or authorized personnel before anyone age 14 through 18 may use the device. Consent valid for 12 months. The parental/guardian consent states that they have read and understood the warnings, consent to the minor's use and agree that the minor will wear protective eyewear. Requires parent to show proof of guardianship and a minor must show proof of age. |
Maine
SB 137
Enacted |
Amends current law by clarifying what it is expected from parent or legal guardian signature. Requires written consent prior to the use of a tanning device and states that consent is only valid for 12 months, after which a new written consent must be presented to the tanning facility. Prohibits use under the age of 14 and requires parental accompaniment under age 16. |
Massachusetts
SB 903
Carryover |
Would prohibit the use of tanning devices to anyone under the age of 16. Minors ages 16-17 years old must provide written parental/guardian consent prior to using tanning devices. Before obtaining consent, the tanning facility shall provide to the parent or guardian a copy of the warnings required under section 209. The parent or guardian shall sign a statement in the presence of the operator acknowledging receipt and understanding of the warnings. The operator shall sign the written consent form as a witness to the signing of the parent or guardian. Tanning facility employees must be 18 years of age or older. |
Minnesota
HB 2296
Carryover |
Would prohibit anyone under the age of 16 from using a tanning facility. |
Mississippi
HB 214
Enacted |
Amends current law. Prohibits the use of tanning facilities for a minor under the age of 14 unless a parent/guardian signs a written consent form in the presence of the facility operator and remains at the facility while the child uses the device. Minors between the ages of 14 and 18 may use tanning devices with a parent or legal guardian's signed written consent. Consent is valid for 12 months and may be revoked by a parent/guardian at any time. Within the consent, parents/guardians must specify the maximum number of times a minor may use the device in a 12-month period. |
Missouri
HB 352
Did Not Pass |
Would strengthen current law by including restrictions on minors. Prohibits individuals younger than 16 years of age from using a tanning device. Before individuals younger than 18 years of age can use any device in the facility, a parent or legal guardian must go to the facility and sign a written statement acknowledging that he or she has read and understands all warnings given by the facility and consents to the minor's use of a tanning device. |
Montana
SB 357
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities to anyone under the age of 16 without written consent from parent or legal guardian indicating that they are aware of all warnings. The written consent requires minors to use protective eye gear. The consent is only valid for 12 months after which a new consent must be given to tanning facility operators. |
Nevada
AB 150
Did Not Pass
AB 391
Did Not Pass |
Would restrict the use of tanning facilities to anyone under the age of 18 unless written consent from a parent or legal guardian for the minor under 18 is provided. The written consent includes all warnings, must be signed in the presence of a tanning facility operator and expires 12 months from the date it is signed by the parent or legal guardian. The tanning facility is responsible for keeping all records pertaining to consents by parents or legal guardians.Would restrict any person under age 14 from using tanning equipment unless a physician provides written authorization for its use. This bill requires that operators of tanning equipment be at least 18 years of age. It also requires written parental/legal guardian consent for a person under age 16 to use tanning equipment, an operator of tanning equipment to be present the entire time that a person under 16 years of age uses tanning equipment. The required written parental consent expires after 12 uses of tanning equipment and may be renewed. |
New Mexico
SB 513
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities to anyone under the age of 14. Restricts the use of minors ages 14 to 18, requiring a written parent or guardian consent indicating that all warnings have been read. Tanning facilities are subject to a fine if violated. |
New York
SB 3461
AB 9199
AB 9211
Carryover |
Would ban the use of an ultraviolet radiation device by persons under age 18 at tanning facilities.Would ban the use of tanning device by persons under age 16 at tanning facilities.Would require parental accompaniment or a doctor's recommendation for a person under age 18. |
North Carolina
SB 890
Did Not Pass |
Would raise the age for which use of tanning equipment requires a written prescription from 13 to 15 years old. The tanning facility operator shall not allow a person 15 years and younger to use tanning equipment without a written prescription from the person's medical physician specifying the nature of the medical condition requiring the treatment, the number of visits, and the time of exposure for each visit. |
Ohio
HB 173
Carryover |
Sec. 4713.50. An operator or employee of a tanning facility shall not allow an individual who is under eighteen years of age to use the tanning services of the facility unless the individual presents a prescription for receiving ultraviolet radiation treatments written by a physician authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery. |
Oklahoma
SB 544
Carryover
SB 1171
Carryover |
Would prohibit use of a tanning device by a person under 13 without physicians written and parent/legal guardian present. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Requires informed parent/ legal guardian consent statement for minors age 16 through 17. Punishment of violation is specified in the bill.Persons age 13 and under shall not be allowed to use tanning facilities in this state without a written order from a physician licensed in this state and without being accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for every use of the tanning facility. |
Oregon
SB 799
Did Not Pass |
Would strengthen current law; Does not allow any minor under the age of 14 to use a tanning facility. Limits the use of tanning facilities for minors 14 to 18 by requiring parent/ legal guardian consent. |
Pennsylvania
SB 461
SB 460
HB 2048
Carryover |
Would require a parent/legal guardian presence and consent for anyone under the age of 18 to use an indoor tanning facility.Would provide penalties to any tanning facilities who permits minors to use tanning devices for anyone without parent/legal guardian consent and presence.
Would require facility to provide and require use of protective goggles and limit exposure to manufacturer's recommendation. Would require parental consent, in person, for those under age 18 and ban use for those under age 14 without doctor's recommendation. |
South Dakota
SB 139
Did Not Pass |
Would require a parent or legal guardian signature for every minor to use tanning facilities. |
Texas
HB 1310
Enacted |
Requires a parent or legal guardian to sign consent form, in person, for children under 18. Prohibits the use of tanning facilities by anyone under the age of 16.5. Minors are allowed to use the facilities if authorized by a physician. Physician must specify the number of tanning session allowed; if they do not, minors will be allowed to use facilities for a 12-month period. Parents/legal guardians must provide written consent (in presence of tanning device operator) and remain at the facility while the minor uses the tanning device. The tanning facility is responsible for keeping all records pertaining to a minor's use of the facility. |
Utah
HB 419
Did Not Pass |
Would apply a 10 percent tax on amount charged for tanning services, funding the Melanoma Cancer Research and Education Fund. |
Vermont
HB 53
Carryover |
Would prohibit the use of tanning facilities by anyone under age 18, except when used for medical purposes. |
West Virginia
SB 488
Did Not Pass |
Before any person who has reached 14 years of age and is under 18 uses a tanning device, he or she shall give the tanning facility a statement, signed by his or her parent or legal guardian. This signed consent states that the parent or legal guardian has read and understood the warnings given by the tanning facility, consent to the minor's use of the tanning device, and agree that the minor will use protective eyewear. Consent is valid for one calendar year. Requires a person under the age of 14 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when using a tanning device. |
Wyoming
HB 178
Did Not Pass |
Would prohibit the use of ultraviolet tanning devices for any minor under age 15. Requires parental/ legal guardian consent and presence for use of tanning devices for any minor age 15 through 18. A valid photo ID, which is defined in the bill, must be shown for each person to verify age. Also establishes punishment if violated. |
*Check 2010 table for updates on bills labeled carryover.
Outside Resources*
The Council of State Governments: Regulating Minors’ Use of Tanning Beds
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