HF 257 (LSB 1608YH (3) 85)

HOUSE FILE 257

BY  HEDDENS and T. TAYLOR

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the regulation of tanning facilities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  136D.3A  Minors’ use of tanning devices prohibited.
   A tanning facility shall not allow a person under eighteen years of age to use a tanning device.
    Sec. 2.  Section 136D.4, subsection 1, paragraphs a and b, Code 2013, are amended to read as follows:
   a.  A warning sign in a conspicuous location
 
without obstruction and readily visible to persons entering the establishment. The signs shall comply with rules adopted by the department.
   b.  A warning sign for each tanning device, in a conspicuous location
 
without obstruction and readily visible to a person preparing to use the device. The sign shall comply with rules adopted by the department.
    Sec. 3.  Section 136D.4, subsection 2, Code 2013, is amended to read as follows:
   2.  A tanning facility shall provide each customer
 
prior to use of a tanning device with a written warning statement that complies with rules adopted by the department.
EXPLANATION
   This bill relates to tanning facilities and creates new Code section 136D.3A prohibiting a tanning facility from allowing individuals under 18 years of age to use a tanning device. The bill also provides that warning signs be free from obstruction and that a written warning statement be provided to each customer prior to use of a tanning device. 
   A tanning facility that violates a provision of Code chapter 136D is subject to a civil penalty and injunctive relief.