Signed by Governor John Kitzhaber

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that prohibits the use of tanning facilities by individuals who are under the age of 18.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a tanning facility from allowing an individual under the age of 18 from using a tanning device that is owned and operated by the facility (Sec. 2).

• Exempts an individual under the age of 18 who provides documentation from a licensed physician recommending the tanning device be used for a medical purpose (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that individuals under the age of 18 with documentation from physician may only use the tanning device according to the terms of the physician’s recommendation (Sec. 2).

• Requires tanning facilities to clearly display the prohibitions outlined in this bill (Sec. 2).

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of tanning facilities by individuals who are under the age of 18.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a tanning facility from allowing an individual under the age of 18 from using a tanning device that is owned and operated by the facility (Sec. 2). 

• Exempts an individual under the age of 18 who provides documentation from a licensed physician recommending the tanning device be used for a medical purpose (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that individuals under the age of 18 with documentation from physician may only use the tanning device according to the terms of the physician’s recommendation (Sec. 2).

• Requires tanning facilities to clearly display the prohibitions outlined in this bill (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text