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REFERENCE TITLE: indoor tanning; age restriction |
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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fourth Legislature First Regular Session 2019
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SB 1298 |
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Introduced by Senator Brophy McGee
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AN ACT
Amending Title 36, chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 15; relating to public health.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 36, chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding article 15, to read:
ARTICLE 15. INDOOR TANNING
36-799. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Tanning device":
(a) Means any equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation used for tanning of the skin.
(b) Includes a sunlamp, tanning booth or tanning bed that emits ultraviolet radiation and any accompanying equipment, including protective eyewear, timers and handrails.
(c) Does not include a phototherapy device used to treat disease or injury under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician who is licensed in this state.
2. "Tanning facility" means any place where a tanning device is used.
3. "Ultraviolet radiation" means electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between two hundred and four hundred nanometers.
36-799.01. Tanning facilities; restricted use for minors; signage; exemption
A. A person who uses the services of a tanning facility shall present a government‑issued photo identification to prove that the person is at least sixteen years of age.
B. An operator or employee of a tanning facility may not allow a person who is under sixteen years of age to use a tanning device. An operator or employee of a tanning facility must obtain in‑person parental consent for any person who is sixteen or seventeen years of age before allowing the person to initially use a tanning device.
C. A tanning facility shall post in a conspicuous location in the tanning facility a sign stating that only customers who are sixteen years of age and older may use a tanning device.
D. This article does not prevent or restrict an individual from using a tanning device for personal use in the individual's private residence.