DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Moreno HB No. 746
Abstract: Prohibits the use of tanning equipment which emits ultraviolet light by persons
seventeen years of age or younger.
Present law defines "tanning equipment" as ultraviolet or other lamps and equipment containing
such lamps intended to induce skin tanning through the irradiation of any part of the living
human body with ultraviolet radiation.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law prohibits a tanning facility from claiming or distributing promotional materials that
claim use of a tanning device is safe or free from risk. Present law further prohibits a person
from stating or implying that any activity under such registration has been approved by the Dept.
of Health and Hospitals.
Proposed law retains present law and makes a technical change.
Proposed law prohibits a tanning facility from allowing any person 17 years of age or younger to
use any tanning equipment.
Present law requires a tanning facility, before any person between 14 and 18 years of age uses a
tanning device, to secure a statement signed at the tanning facility by the person's parent or tutor
stating that the parent or tutor has read and understood the warnings given by the tanning facility,
consents to the minor's use of a tanning device, and agrees that the minor will use the protective
eyewear that the tanning facility provides. Present law further requires a person under 14 years
of age to be accompanied by a parent or tutor when using a tanning device.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Proposed law requires signage that states "LOUISIANA LAW PROHIBITS PERSONS 17
YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER FROM USING ANY TANNING FACILITY EQUIPMENT
WHICH EMITS ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SKIN TANNING" to be
placed at the entrance of the tanning facility. Proposed law further requires the signage to have
dimensions of at least 8 inches by 10 inches.
Present law provides that, effective Oct. 1, 1991, the registrant shall limit the operation of
tanning equipment to persons who have successfully completed formal training courses which cover the provisions of present law and have been approved by the Dept. of Health and Hospitals.
Proposed law retains present law but makes the technical change of removing the effective date
that has passed.
(Amends R.S. 40:2707 and 2714(E) and (I))