Section 22700.

22700. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Filante Tanning Facility Act of 1988. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 808, Sec. 1.)

Section 22701.

22701. The Legislature finds and declares: (a) Many physicians and scientists now warn that the risks associated with suntanning are greater when tanning with artificial ultraviolet light. (b) These risks include, but are not limited to, sunburn, premature aging, skin cancer, retinal damage, formation of cataracts, suppression of the immune system, and damage to the vascular system. […]

Section 22702.

22702. As used in this chapter: (a) “Tanning facility” means any location, place, area, structure, or business that provides persons access to any tanning device. (b) “Department” means the Department of Consumer Affairs. (c) “Phototherapy device” means equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation used by a health care professional in the treatment of disease. (d) “Tanning device” means an ultraviolet […]

Section 22703.

22703. This chapter does not apply to a phototherapy device used by or under the direct supervision of a licensed physician who is trained in the use of phototherapy devices. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 808, Sec. 1.)

Section 22704.

22704. Any tanning device used by a tanning facility shall comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 808, Sec. 1.)

Section 22705.

22705. (a) A tanning facility shall give each customer, prior to the customer’s use of an ultraviolet tanning device, a written statement warning that: (1) Not wearing the eye protection provided to the customer by the tanning center may cause damage to the eyes. (2) Overexposure causes burns. (3) Repeated exposure may cause premature aging of the skin and […]

Section 22706.

22706. (a) A tanning facility shall: (1) Have an operator present during operating hours who is sufficiently knowledgeable in the correct operation of the tanning devices used at the facility so that he or she is able to inform and assist each customer in the proper use of the tanning devices. (2) Before each use of an ultraviolet […]

Section 22707.

22707. If a patron is injured whereupon he or she must seek medical attention, a tanning facility shall do the following: (a) Report any injury to the department. (b) Send a copy of the injury report to the person who is injured. (c) Send a copy of the injury report to the Federal Food and Drug Administration. (Added […]

Section 22708.

22708. (a) A first violation of this chapter is an infraction. Each day a first violation continues constitutes a separate infraction. (b) Any violation of this chapter subsequent to a first violation is a misdemeanor. Each day a subsequent violation continues constitutes a separate misdemeanor. (c) A tanning facility that has violated this chapter shall be liable for […]