HB 2098 -- Licensure of Tanning Facilities

Sponsor:  Cooper (155)

This bill establishes provisions regarding the licensure of
tanning facilities by the Department of Health and Senior
Services.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Defines "tanning facility," "tanning device," and
"photo-therapy device";

(2)  Requires tanning facilities to provide warning statements to
every customer prior to the use of any device and to post signs
warning of ultraviolet radiation and its long-term effects on the
human body;

(3)  Requires tanning facilities to have operators on duty who
are knowledgeable in the operation of all tanning equipment on
the premises, provide customers with eye protection, show
customers all physical aids within the facility, use accurate
timers on all devices, maintain a control that allows for manual
termination of lamps, limit exposure to that recommended by the
manufacturer, and maintain the facility's interior temperature;

(4)  Requires all customers to sign a written statement that they
have read and understand all warnings presented by the facility
before being allowed to use any device within the facility;

(5)  Prohibits individuals younger than 16 years of age from
using a tanning device and requires individuals younger than 18
years of age to provide the facility operator with a written
statement from a parent or guardian saying that they understand
all warnings given by the facility before being allowed to use
any device in the facility;

(6)  Authorizes the department director to establish rules
regarding the issuance and renewal of licenses; standards of
hygiene which must be maintained by facilities; and procedures to
grant, deny, suspend, and revoke licenses; and

(7)  Creates the Tanning Facility Fund for the deposit of fees
collected to be used for the purpose of administering the
provisions of the bill.

A person violating any provision of the bill will be guilty of a
class C misdemeanor.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm