New Tanning Bill Introduced In California

On Jan. 3, AB 105 was introduced to the California Legislative Assembly to amend Sections 22705 and 22706 of the Business and Professions Code relating to tanning facilities, also known as the Filante Tanning Facility Act of 1988.

Assemblyman Ted Lieu introduced the proposed bill that would institute further statewide restrictions for tanning salons and customers. Specifically, AB 105 would prohibit a person less than 16 years of age from using a tanning device, would require the parent or legal guardian of a person between 16 and 18 years of age to sign the requisite consent form in the presence of a facility owner or employee, and would require that proof of age be provided.

Furthermore, the proposed bill would require tanning salons to conspicuously post warning signs and would require that a warning sign also be posted in the front or main entrance of the tanning facility. The bill would prohibit a tanning facility from claiming that indoor tanning has any known health benefits, and would require a tanning facility timer to be remotely located so that customers could not set their own exposure time.

For more information on this bill, visit http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/asm/ab_0101-0150/ab_105_bill_20070103_introduced.html